The Brahmaputra: An ongoing tale of the water war between India and China
Author(s): Ediga Lakshmanna and D Chandramouli Reddy
Abstract: According to the United Nations, over 50% of the global population will reside in nations experiencing water stress or scarcity by 2025. South Asia is a water-scarce region. China and India are engaged in a dispute over the resources of the Brahmaputra River, which flows through regions in Asia with a history of territorial conflicts. The development of large dams and diversion projects along the river is a significant cause of concern and tension between the two nations, as it affects the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on the river for their survival and economic well-being. Amidst the Doklam crisis, the Brahmaputra problem also emerged due to the lack of collaboration or agreement between the two nations. There is presently no water-sharing treaty in place, and there are no ongoing negotiations for an agreement. Indian media and experts have emphasized the perils associated with these dams for India, such as the possibility of diverting water to other regions of China and the storage of water, which might render it unavailable to India during the yearly dry period. Therefore, the paper aims to emphasize international laws and conflict resolution strategies.
Ediga Lakshmanna, D Chandramouli Reddy. The Brahmaputra: An ongoing tale of the water war between India and China. Int J Political Sci Governance 2025;7(12):58-62. DOI: 10.33545/26646021.2025.v7.i12a.775
