Hydropolitics of the Nile: The case of Ethiopia and Egypt
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Date
2016
Authors
Obengo, Joel Okundi
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Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Abstract
This article analyses the political relationship between Ethiopia and
Egypt. It aims to provide an analytical framework to unpack this
complex relationship and assess the impacts that the Nile River has on
the nature of this relationship. It further identifies geopolitical factors
determining the impacts of the Nile River on frameworks of actions
and political opportunity structures in which political actors operate.
Accordingly, the different combinations of these determinants lead to
the formation of political actors and ensuing actions that can fuel
conflict, sustain the status quo or build peace. The article seeks to
provide tentative answers to the following questions: what can be
done or what mechanisms might be used to reduce the risk of
conflict? What parties should participate and what will be their roles?
And how can modern technology and science contribute to a possible
solution?
Description
Research Article
Keywords
Hydropolitics, Nile River, Relationships, Nile basin, Egypt, Ethiopia