Is the Water War Imminent?

May 9, 2023 | M. A. Hossain
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With the world’s population increasing and climate change worsening water scarcity, the likelihood of a global water war grows. Due to water being a finite resource, conflicts over water are becoming more prevalent as demand surpasses supply. The United Nations estimates that by 2025, half of the world’s population will live in water-stressed areas, increasing the urgency of this issue. Water wars are conflicts between nations concerning access to water resources, which can be triggered by population growth, climate change, and irregular distribution of water resources. In the future, water wars may become more frequent as nations compete for access to this vital resource.