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: Received: 21 June 2023 / Approved: 25 June 2023 / Online: 25 June 2023 (04:31:35 CEST)
How to cite:
Gofurov, A.; Juraev, Z.; Ahn, Y. Regional Water Crisis: A Case Study of Uzbekistan and its Neighboring Countries. Preprints2023, 2023061710. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.1710.v1
Gofurov, A.; Juraev, Z.; Ahn, Y. Regional Water Crisis: A Case Study of Uzbekistan and its Neighboring Countries. Preprints 2023, 2023061710. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.1710.v1
Gofurov, A.; Juraev, Z.; Ahn, Y. Regional Water Crisis: A Case Study of Uzbekistan and its Neighboring Countries. Preprints2023, 2023061710. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.1710.v1
APA Style
Gofurov, A., Juraev, Z., & Ahn, Y. (2023). Regional Water Crisis: A Case Study of Uzbekistan and its Neighboring Countries. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.1710.v1
Chicago/Turabian Style
Gofurov, A., Zuhriddin Juraev and Young-Jin Ahn. 2023 "Regional Water Crisis: A Case Study of Uzbekistan and its Neighboring Countries" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202306.1710.v1
Abstract
This study explores the geopolitical dynamics of water conflicts in Central Asia, focusing on Uzbekistan and its neighboring countries. Using a mixed methods approach within the framework of political geography, the research analyzes interactions among regional countries and the implications of population growth, agricultural industrialization, and economic competition, which heavily rely on shared irrigation systems and watersheds. It establishes research objectives, evaluates the water crisis, addresses challenges in water management, and examines contentious issues like hydropower, resource hegemony, and ethnic conflict. Also, the study uncovers historical and contemporary factors influencing water conflicts, regional power dynamics, and the complexities of water governance. The findings highlight the potential for conflict, regional instability, and disruptions to peace resulting from population growth and economic competition within shared watersheds. The study concludes with recommendations to enhance regional cooperation, sustainable water management, and peacebuilding, drawing on soft power theory and advocating for collaborative approaches. This research provides valuable insights for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders involved in water management and regional cooperation amid evolving geopolitical challenges, contributing to informed decision-making, and promoting strategies for sustainable development in the region.
Keywords
Geopolitical dynamics; Water conflicts; Central Asia; Uzbekistan; Regional cooperation
Subject
Social Sciences, Geography, Planning and Development
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
