Portal:Water/Water , National Security, and Resource Conflict

The Pew Charitable Trust's Project on National Security, Energy and Climate reports that:

"According to the CIA's National Intelligence Council, as many as 800 million more people will face water or cropland scarcity in the next 15 years. . . Access to and availability of the freshwater resources all human beings has historically been a source of conflict across countries and cultures. Already, conflicts over water resources are linked with persistent poverty and instability in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. As climate change continues and accelerates, the likelihood of resource conflicts will grow as well. With foresight and cooperation, the international community can anticipate and help prevent escalation of such conflicts. But it is possible that climate-induced resource conflicts will spark violent struggles within and among states."