Water scarcity: It's not just an Issue Abroad
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Channel: The Aspen Institute · 2012 · News & Politics
Despite the seemingly endless supply of water in the developed world, many countries are facing devastating water shortages that threaten individuals and communities with drought, starvation, and armed conflict. How does water access affect broader global security concerns, including interstate relations and transboundary conflicts? How do long-term trends predict water's role in security issues? Is water the flashpoint for the next major conflict in developing countries? Clip from 2012 Aspen Ideas session: Is Water the Next Global Security Threat? Speakers: Sylvia Lee, Gary White, Joel Achenbach, Steven J. McCormick
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