Tag "water scarcity"
Water Shortage and Unrest in Iraq
Iraq is experiencing high youth unemployment rates and an ongoing protest movement motivated by socio-political grievances. The lack of water is contributing to unrest in the country.
The economic implications of global water scarcity
Water is vital to human existence — and a big concern for policymakers, business leaders, and economists is its heightened scarcity.
India’s systemic water crisis: Political and economic risks loom large
An ongoing Indian dispute over the Cauvery river is indicative of the broad and growing water crisis facing India.
After Al-Naimi: Mirage and reality
Ali Al-Naimi’s dismissal marks a pivotal moment in the history of Saudi Arabia and global oil markets.
Four places that could become water conflict zones
Water is the single most important resource on the planet but human consumption is already beginning to outpace growth of the global water supply. As a result, tensions over shared water
Water Scarcity in Jordan Increases with Refugee Flows
As Jordan copes with a wave of refugees fleeing Iraq and Syria, Amman’s already dire water security is stretched to its limit as water scarcity increases. An article published May