Handling arguments concerning rivers

Abstract

This study adds to the existing knowledge on the correlation between limited resources and global conflicts. This study focuses on analyzing the many tactics that national governments utilize to resolve conflicts related to rivers, regardless of whether the environment is hostile or cooperative. Our goal is to evaluate the comparative effectiveness of various solutions in resolving the controversial problems addressed. To be more explicit, we focus on the contradictory claims that occur in relation to rivers that cross national boundaries. To illuminate the found variances in conflict management tactics and their effectiveness, we focus on two key issues: the limited water availability and the institutions involved. Weargue argues that conditions marked by a profound shortage of accessible water increase the likelihood of violent conflicts arising from competing demands for freshwater resources. Moreover, the presence of these conflicts presents substantial obstacles to the establishment and efficient administration of organizations specifically designed to address these issues. The objective of these groups is to intervene and resolve these conflicts.  In addition, we analyze the impact of both comprehensive and river-specific groups that aim to promote peace. We argue that being a member of such organizations should encourage the adoption of peaceful approaches to resolve problems related to rivers. After examining the river claims data from 1900 to 2001, obtained from the Issue Correlates of War (ICOW) Project, it became clear that the presence of river-specific institutions reduces the likelihood of militarization and improves the success of peaceful settlement attempts. Data was collected from 1900 to 2001, covering a period of one century. However, the exacerbation of water scarcity heightens the likelihood of military resolution and augments the probability of diplomatic resolutions being ineffective. Elsevier Limited began distributing the book in 2005. All of our rights are reserved.