The Atlantic Council

 The demand for the finite supply of water is expected to create stress on populations in most parts of the world. This problem is especially acute in South Asia, where a significant percentage of the more than 1.5 billion people in the region depend on river systems for their water needs. Decreased access to water in South Asia is of growing global importance because of its long term effects on economic and political stability within countries and throughout the region. Through a combination of research and policymaker engagement in the U.S. and in the region, the Atlantic Council South Asia Center is developing a set of politically and technically sound recommendations for resolving water disputes in South Asia.