Geography
Why Transboundary River Basins Cause Geopolitical Tensions
Quick fact
There are over 300 transboundary river basins that cover nearly half of Earth's land surface, yet fewer than a third of those rivers are governed by a formal agreement among the countries that share them.
Why this is interesting
The Nile, the Indus, the Jordan—some of the world's most volatile rivers aren't just water; they're the hidden battlefields of a global water crisis. What is it about a river that can turn neighboring countries into rivals?