Indo-Chinese Water Relations: Issues and Concerns

Vol-4 | Issue-7 | July 2019 | Published Online: 15 July 2019    PDF ( 195 KB )
Author(s)
Mohd Abass Itoo 1; Kavita Agarwal 2

1PhD. Research Scholar, School of Studies in Political science and public administration, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, MP (India)

2Professor, department of political science, KRG College Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (India)

Abstract

Since water shortage in both the countries deteriorates, the rivalry over shared water assets in their cross-border rivers, predominantly the River Brahmaputra is set to exaggerate. Exclusive of effectual working machinery between the two states, water disputes could potentially become a grave test to Indo-Chinese relations. However, the water wars tale, which is gaining popularity in India, is being vulgar. At the same time it is being assumed that Water uncertainty itself will not possible guide to armed clash. But when tied with other global and domestic aspects, it could boost the possibility of war. The water shortage of China and its expanding north-south water gap have amplified force to accomplish notorious water distraction plans. These plans will intimidate India, particularly since the River Brahmaputra flows through a doubtful region. All These factors and the changing domestic circumstances in China may boost the possibility of war. The need of the hour is to tackle rising water disputes and control the possible water disputes between India and China, there is an imperative need for a healthier understanding of the intent of china and India-China issues needs to be re-examined.

Keywords
Water Wars, Trans-boundary, Brahmaputra, India, China.
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