Treat to soverignty becahse of nautral resources Flashcards
1
Q
How can natural resources cause conflict?
A
Conflict over sources of water
2
Q
What is an example of conflict over water?
A
Conflict between India and Pakistan
3
Q
What did the conflict between those countries result in?
A
Indus treaty being signed in 1960
4
Q
Why is there on going conflict between these countries ?
A
Ongoing conflict as Pakistan complains that India dams tributaries upstream, reducing their flow
5
Q
Why is the treat because of natural resources likely to get worse?
A
population growth
increase temps so less glaciers meaning less water
