While most of the developing world has focused on oil being the resource that fuels most global conflicts, many groups have voiced concern we’re missing a very important resource that is rapidly depleting – water. That’s right, folks. The resource we all need to sustain our lives is going away very quickly in some places where conflicts are already occurring due to resource depletion and lack of supply to meet demand. There are LOADS of reasons why this is and I don’t want to fill this space with conjecture and debate on topics I’m sure we could pontificate on endlessly. I included the infographic above for you to look at to give you some situational awareness. I’ve also included some links and the video below that describe the issue in greater detail. Have a look at any of these. What are your thoughts? Do you think this is something we need to concerned with? Is this something security practitioners need to be aware of when operating outside of the developing world or in water-depletion areas?
Water Wars Resources
http://www.mideastnews.com/WaterWars.htm
http://www.globalpolicy.org/security-council/dark-side-of-natural-resources/water-in-conflict.html
http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2011/06/2011622193147231653.html
http://www.globalwaterforum.org/resources/lectures/international-water-politics-short-lecture-series/