The state and prospects of the development of the Mekong problem

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Journal name

Problemy Dalnego Vostoka

Edition

Issue 2

Pages

93-104

Abstract

The problem of water resources in international relations is one of the most discussed since the second half of the last century. Since the mid-1960s, water consumption in the world has more than doubled and continues to grow. This makes fresh water one of the most important factors influencing the international and domestic political situation.

In the Greater Mekong subregion, this problem is already one of the main ones. The main reasons for this are rapid economic and demographic growth, as well as changing climatic conditions. The situation is complicated by the geopolitical significance of the region, which makes it a place of struggle for influence from global and regional players.

The paper notes the role of the Mekong River in the economy of the countries of the subregion, because the contradictions between them are the main cause of international processes related to the river. The author also noted the influence on the situation from the leading world powers and the possibility of smoothing the problem from Russia.

Keywords

Mekong, water problem, hydropower, US-Chinese rivalry

Received

07.12.2022

Publication date

06.05.2023

Number of characters

32182

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GOST	Butko A. The state and prospects of the development of the Mekong problem // Problemy Dalnego Vostoka – 2023. – Issue 2 C. 93-104 [Electronic resource]. URL: https://pdv.jes.su/S013128120024926-9-1 (circulation date: 13.05.2024). DOI: 10.31857/S013128120024926-9
MLA	Butko, Aleksandr "The state and prospects of the development of the Mekong problem." Problemy Dalnego Vostoka 2 (2023):93-104. DOI: 10.31857/S013128120024926-9
APA	Butko A. (2023). The state and prospects of the development of the Mekong problem. Problemy Dalnego Vostoka (2), pp.93-104 DOI: 10.31857/S013128120024926-9

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