Conflicts Over Water as a Resource

Abstract

The operational environment continues to expand as more elements requiring consideration grow in importance and interaction. A specific element that operational planners must consider when assessing political and military objectives of belligerents, and how those objectives may shape military operations, is water as a natural resource. This paper defines water as a resource and then examines two regions having water scarcity affecting inter-state relations to include affecting military objectives and operations. This examination highlights specific concerns to the operational planner and recommends techniques to incorporate water when analyzing the operational environment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 23, 2008
Accession Number
ADA484294

Entities

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  • James Cooksey

Organizations

  • Naval War College

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  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Agriculture
  • Demography
  • Department Of Defense
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  • Economic Systems
  • Environment
  • Groundwater
  • Middle East
  • Military Operations
  • National Security
  • Natural Resources
  • New York
  • North Africa
  • Political Science
  • Security
  • War Colleges
  • Water Resources

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