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Uttam Kumar Sinha
India Pakistan Relations
Indus Waters Treaty
Historical Conflict
Transboundary Water Management
Regional Cooperation
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Number of Pages
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Language
English
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Book Summary
Trial By Water: Indus Basin And India–Pakistan Relations traces the intertwined history of two nations through the rivers that bind them. A rigorous yet accessible examination of the Indus Basin, the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty, and the evolving ties between India and Pakistan, this book speaks to students, policymakers, and curious readers interested in history, water governance, and international diplomacy. The tone is thoughtful, balanced, and illuminating, inviting readers to consider how shared waterways can be catalysts for cooperation as well as conflict.
In Trial By Water, the narrative moves through years and events with clear, patient storytelling. The author combines political history, legal analysis, and regional context to show how decisions about water flow and dam projects ripple across borders. The book is structured to guide readers—from foundational history to contemporary developments—without assuming prior specialist knowledge, making complex diplomacy accessible through concise explanations, case studies of influential leaders, and careful examination of treaty dynamics.
Through case studies and careful sourcing, the book reveals how external pressures and regional dynamics shape the fortunes of transboundary agreements, and it places the human dimension—farmers, communities, and cities that depend on the river’s flow—at the center of the discussion. It also considers how events such as the Pahalgam terror attack in 2025 affected the status of cooperation, highlighting the fragility and resilience of water diplomacy. The book invites readers to think about pathways to cooperation in a region long defined by shared water and shared stakes.
Trial By Water offers readers a nuanced understanding of how rivers connect and test nations, fostering informed perspectives on diplomacy, negotiation, and resilience in South Asia. After finishing this book, you’ll see how the Indus Basin is not just a set of rivers but a living story of cooperation, conflict, and the enduring possibility of common ground.
Product Details
Author
Uttam Kumar Sinha
Publisher
Penguin
Number of Pages
352
Language
English
SKU
BK0526625
ISBN
9780143471028
Dimensions
22 x 12.9 x 19.8 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 599
₹ 509
15% Off