Flowing towards conflict. Assessing the security risks posed by Chinese water management in India
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2023-06-23
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This thesis, undertaken as part of my master’s degree in Conflict, Power, and Politics examines the effects of Chinese water management on Indian security since 2014. It aims to unravel the dimensions of this issue and understand the intricate relationship between border disputes, Chinese water management, and their implications for Indian civilians. By integrating the Munich Security Index, Global Peace Index and indexes by the International Crisis Group, a comprehensive analysis of Indian security issues is conducted for each year. The findings are further substantiated through a comparison with relevant scientific articles, providing meaningful insights. The research emphasizes the significance of this study, given the potential disruptions caused by Chinese water management to India's vital lifelines and its influence on existing border tensions. By employing a qualitative case study, including content analysis and the development of a coding scheme, the study sheds light on important trends and patterns of Indian security. The thesis contributes to the scholarly understanding of the subject and offers valuable insights in managing Indian security challenges in relation to Chinese water management. This thesis uncovered that in the years 2019 and 2020, Chinese water management takes an effect on the already existing border disputes between China and India, reemphasizing the present tensions. This entails that for the years 2014-2018, and 2021-2022 no evidence was found that Chinese water management directly effects Indian security issues. From this, the recommendation is created that the effects of Chinese water management on Indian security might not always be measured, but does indeed play an important role in particular years.
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Faculteit der Managementwetenschappen