'Conflict and Cooperation on South Asia's International Rivers' traces the development of international water law. This book focuses on the hydro-politics of fo

This book presents a systematic study of transboundary, regional and local water conflicts and resistance across several river basins in South Asia. Addressing

Rivers are the most visible form of fresh water. Rivers are ancient and older than civilizations - a "mini cosmos" spawning history, tales, spirituality, and te

Water scarcity and the use of international river system resources can not only cause international conflict but can also bring about peace and co-operation. Th

China has forty major transboundary watercourses with neighbouring countries, and has frequently been accused of harming its downstream neighbours through its d