IPSG8588A-F14
Water and Conflict
Human beings cannot survive without water. Water is a basic need. Scarcity or depletion of water resources, as is the case on our planet today, means there is almost certainly a situation of ‘the haves vs. the have-nots’. Those who exercise their power to control resources use a variety of tools to ensure their access to water and often do so at the cost of depriving others of their basic need and human right. Conflict invariably follows. And while a natural conclusion is that these conflicts will invariably turn violent, the fact is that we have not really had water wars. Why?
In this course, students will explore a variety of social issues that are intertwined in conflicts over water. Through case studies, students will further their understanding of water conflicts and the reason behind how and why potential water wars are transformed through various dispute resolution and conflict management processes.
- Term:
- Fall 2014 - MIIS, MIIS Workshop
- Location:
- McCone M127(MCCN M127)
- Schedule:
- 2:00pm-5:00pm on Friday at MCCN M127 (Sep 12, 2014 to Sep 12, 2014)
9:00am-5:00pm on Saturday at MCCN M127 (Sep 13, 2014 to Sep 13, 2014)
9:00am-3:00pm on Sunday at MCCN M127 (Sep 14, 2014 to Sep 14, 2014)
6:00pm-9:00pm on Friday at MCCN M127 (Oct 3, 2014 to Oct 3, 2014)
9:00am-5:00pm on Saturday at MCCN M127 (Oct 4, 2014 to Oct 4, 2014)
9:00am-3:00pm on Sunday at MCCN M127 (Oct 5, 2014 to Oct 5, 2014) - Type:
- Workshop
- Instructors:
- Pushpa Iyer
- Subject:
- International Policy Studies
- Department:
- International Policy Studies
- Division:
- Intl Policy & Management
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- Levels:
- MIIS Graduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 90720
- Subject Code:
- IPSG
- Course Number:
- 8588
- Section Identifier:
- A