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Geopolitical risks: Transboundary rivers

This article explores increasing tensions in south and south east Asia arising from transboundary rivers. The author describes major rivers in the region and the security landscape. The geopolitics of dams and diversion are then discussed, with reference to China’s dam projects and management of transboundary waters.

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Field Value
Document type Analysis, discussion papers, and blogs
Language of document
  • English
Topics
  • International relations
  • Irrigation and water management
  • Rivers and lakes
  • Water resources
Geographic area (spatial range)
  • Cambodia
  • Viet Nam
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Thailand
  • Myanmar
  • China
Copyright Unclear copyright
Version / Edition 1.0
License unspecified
Author (individual) le Clue, Sophie
Publisher China Water Risk
Publication date 2012
Date uploaded May 28, 2015, 07:17 (UTC)
Date modified January 7, 2016, 21:33 (UTC)