Post on 14-Apr-2017
Water-Conflict Nexus
On the intra-state level
The effect of the hydropower dams
- Local dynamics among the civilian population
- Reaction of the rebel group
- Cooperation between the civilians and rebels?
Cooperation has been described as a complex interaction mechanism used between parties to adjust their behaviours.
- Reciprocity
- Ideology
- Social ties
Why are rivers so important?
Strategic value - geographical importance to connect rebel basis
Economic potential - hydropower and irrigation
Culture and heritage - embedded in the customs and traditions of ethnic minorities
Nationalism against foreign investment - our river, our right…
The role of environmental activists - awareness raising