Geography
The Politics of Water Scarcity in Transboundary River Basins
Quick fact
Although water disputes grab headlines, since 1945 riparian nations have signed over 200 water-related treaties; conversely, only a handful of violent conflicts have been directly linked to water scarcity.
Why this is interesting
Two neighboring countries gaze at the same river, each thirsting for its waters. Why do some find a way to share while others edge toward confrontation?