Water, war and peace
Description
Discusses why three immense river systems like the Nile in Egypt, the Amu Darya and Syr Darya in Central Asia were dammed. Explores the role that water plays in world crises, wars, and peace negotiations in the past, present, and future.
Runtime
53 min
Subjects
Date of Publication
2000
Database
Alexander Street
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