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China’s extensive dam-building on the Brahmaputra exemplifies its “hydropower diplomacy,” leveraging water to assert regional dominance. This threatens India’s water security, risking floods, scarcity, and ecological damage. India must safeguard riparian rights and accelerate its own dam projects to counter China’s hydro-hegemony.
Click to View MoreChina's construction of a dam on the Brahmaputra River has raised concerns in India about its impact on river flow. India is concerned that these dams could reduce water flow downstream, impacting agriculture and livelihoods. India is planning to build infrastructure to respond to this challenge, such as the Upper Siang Project in Arunachal Pradesh.
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