Furthermore, water disputes tend to be resolved through cooperation rather than conflict. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)
Guest, though, believes that as demand for water in the region increases, these cosy deals will unravel and southern Africa will join the many other regions beset by conflicts rooted in water disputes. (newscientist.com)
In the absence of treaties, downstream nations have no forums for formally resolving water disputes with China, and can not use international legal institutions to ensure they receive their fair share of water. (blog.politics.ox.ac.uk)