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.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 23, 2008
- Accession Number
- ADA484294
Entities
People
- James Cooksey
Organizations
- Naval War College