Hydropower
The Geopolitical and Environmental Implications of China’s Brahmaputra Dam Project
The Yarlung Zangbo-Brahmaputra River is a vital transboundary river system, sustaining over 114 million people across China, India and Bangladesh and supporting agriculture, fisheries, hydropower and drinking water. Originating in the Tibetan Plateau, the river holds immense ecological, economic and cultural significance. However, it has also become a source of geopolitical tension, reflecting broader South...
