Are China’s Dams Causing Droughts in Southeast Asia?

Beijing has highlighted its water hegemony over downstream countries by releasing some dammed water for drought-hit nations in the lower Mekong River basin. Brahma Chellaney argues that this unilateralist approach underscores the imperative for institutionalized water cooperation in Asia, based on a balance between rights and obligations.

Brahma Chellaney, Professor, Center for Policy Research via CHINA US Focus http://ift.tt/1OgxS86