Water: Source of Future Conflict
Abstract
The increased scarcity of freshwater resources will lead to national and international conflicts throughout the world community. As population and consumption rises, the need for freshwater resources will intensify leading to tensions and arguments between neighbors. This paper identifies geographical regions where the limited access to freshwater is likely to lead to growing instability and escalating conflicts. This paper assesses the overall availability of water and demonstrates the way in which its degradation and depletion will cause its supply to shrink. It also analyzes the way in which consumption growth increases competition leading to an unequal social distribution. In response to this problem, the U.S. government must develop and incorporate plans from both political and civilian leaders on the best ways to manage existing water shortages.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA589885
Entities
People
- Robert M. Nugent
Organizations
- United States Army War College