Sharing the Nile Beats War over It

Feb 19, 2020 | Christian Science Monitor
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Hot wars often get more attention than efforts to cool the passions that ignite them. This is not the case, however, in a dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia. Under the glare of media and with the help of international diplomacy, the two countries are nearing an agreement over the use of the Nile River. Rather than stumbling into a war over water, the two African nations appear ready for a peaceful settlement. One reason for all the attention: In an era of climate change, nations need models for managing shared interests and responsibilities over natural resources, especially water.