Awards

• Winner of Association of Asian Studies SAC COOMARASWAMY BOOK PRIZE (United States).
• Winner of CIAC E GENE SMITH BOOK PRIZE (United States).
• Winner of Lionel Gelber Prize (United States).
• Winner of SAC COOMARASWAMY BOOK PRIZE (United States).

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A well-written book which uses relatively clear and sophisticated language while still remaining accessible to readers without prior knowledge of the subject. -- Public Affairs Water will undoubtedly cause most readers to look at the world differently...[It] tells an immensely important story and Chellaney has myriad facts at his fingertips. -- Commonweal Magazine A valuable contribution to a subject that still receives too little attention when power politics are discussed. -- Contemporary Southeast Asia A formidable interdisciplinary book. [Chellaney] has done readers a great service in tracking down reams of scholarly information, beautifully knit together, covering a dazzling range of countries and disciples, from Bangladesh to Mongolia, climate change science to regional security doctrine. despite the vast scope of the book, the writing is clear and lively. Its main contribution is in synthesizing the many trickles of the international discussion on Asia and water into one single current. -- The Washington Monthly This well-researched volume is a fascinating blend of geography, hydrology and politics... A sobering read for those of us residing in Asia, and the weight of its message certainly deserves urgent and widespread attention. -- Asian Review of Books A book that must be on the desk of every reader interested in global issues that will impact peace, economic development and possible war. -- Cinema Rasik Masterful, pioneering study... superbly combines a panoramic picture of Asia as a 'global water crisis hub' with detailed case studies of potential water wars. -- Global Asia

"A formidable interdisciplinary book. [Chellaney] has done readers a great service in tracking down reams of scholarly information, beautifully knit together, covering a dazzling range of countries and disciples, from Bangladesh to Mongolia, climate change science to regional security doctrine. Despite the vast scope of the book, the writing is clear and lively. Its main contribution is in synthesizing the many trickles of the international discussion on Asia and water into one single current. The Washington Monthly A well-written book which uses relatively clear and sophisticated language while still remaining accessible to readers without prior knowledge of the subject. Pacific Affairs This well-researched volume is a fascinating blend of geography, hydrology and politics... A sobering read for those of us residing in Asia, and the weight of its message certainly deserves urgent and widespread attention. Asian Review of Books Masterful, pioneering study ... superbly combines a panoramic picture of Asia as a 'global water crisis hub' with detailed case studies of potential water wars. Global Asia Chellaney's new book is an exhaustive study of a narrow, but vital, aspect of the Asian security landscape: the growing struggle for water resources. Financial Times Ranging widely across the region, this forcefully written study warns of a growing risk of interstate conflicts over water. The only way to avoid such outcomes, Chellaney argues, is to adopt a cooperative, rules-based approach to water management. Foreign Affairs The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the roots of the Asian water crisis, combing hydrology, global politics, and cultural history. Fortunately, Chellaney offers potential policy solutions. Choice A valuable contribution to a subject that still receives too little attention when power politics are discussed. Contemporary Southeast Asia Water will undoubtedly cause most readers to look at the world differently... tells an immensely important story and Chellaney has myriad facts at his fingertips."" Commonweal Magazine This book is a gem. Environmental Education"

A formidable interdisciplinary book. [Chellaney] has done readers a great service in tracking down reams of scholarly information, beautifully knit together, covering a dazzling range of countries and disciples, from Bangladesh to Mongolia, climate change science to regional security doctrine. Despite the vast scope of the book, the writing is clear and lively. Its main contribution is in synthesizing the many trickles of the international discussion on Asia and water into one single current. The Washington Monthly A well-written book which uses relatively clear and sophisticated language while still remaining accessible to readers without prior knowledge of the subject. Pacific Affairs This well-researched volume is a fascinating blend of geography, hydrology and politics... A sobering read for those of us residing in Asia, and the weight of its message certainly deserves urgent and widespread attention. Asian Review of Books Masterful, pioneering study... superbly combines a panoramic picture of Asia as a 'global water crisis hub' with detailed case studies of potential water wars. Global Asia Chellaney's new book is an exhaustive study of a narrow, but vital, aspect of the Asian security landscape: the growing struggle for water resources. Financial Times Ranging widely across the region, this forcefully written study warns of a growing risk of interstate conflicts over water. The only way to avoid such outcomes, Chellaney argues, is to adopt a cooperative, rules-based approach to water management. Foreign Affairs The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the roots of the Asian water crisis, combing hydrology, global politics, and cultural history. Fortunately, Chellaney offers potential policy solutions. Choice A valuable contribution to a subject that still receives too little attention when power politics are discussed. Contemporary Southeast Asia Water will undoubtedly cause most readers to look at the world differently... tells an immensely important story and Chellaney has myriad facts at his fingertips. Commonweal Magazine This book is a gem. Environmental Education

A formidable interdisciplinary book. [Chellaney] has done readers a great service in tracking down reams of scholarly information, beautifully knit together, covering a dazzling range of countries and disciples, from Bangladesh to Mongolia, climate change science to regional security doctrine. Despite the vast scope of the book, the writing is clear and lively. Its main contribution is in synthesizing the many trickles of the international discussion on Asia and water into one single current. -- The Washington Monthly A well-written book which uses relatively clear and sophisticated language while still remaining accessible to readers without prior knowledge of the subject. -- Pacific Affairs This well-researched volume is a fascinating blend of geography, hydrology and politics... A sobering read for those of us residing in Asia, and the weight of its message certainly deserves urgent and widespread attention. -- Asian Review of Books Masterful, pioneering study... superbly combines a panoramic picture of Asia as a 'global water crisis hub' with detailed case studies of potential water wars. -- Global Asia Chellaney's new book is an exhaustive study of a narrow, but vital, aspect of the Asian security landscape: the growing struggle for water resources. -- Financial Times Ranging widely across the region, this forcefully written study warns of a growing risk of interstate conflicts over water. The only way to avoid such outcomes, Chellaney argues, is to adopt a cooperative, rules-based approach to water management. -- Foreign Affairs The author provides a comprehensive analysis of the roots of the Asian water crisis, combing hydrology, global politics, and cultural history. Fortunately, Chellaney offers potential policy solutions. -- Choice A valuable contribution to a subject that still receives too little attention when power politics are discussed. -- Contemporary Southeast Asia Water will undoubtedly cause most readers to look at the world differently... [It] tells an immensely important story and Chellaney has myriad facts at his fingertips. -- Commonweal Magazine This book is a gem. -- Environmental Education

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Brahma Chellaney, one of India's leading strategic thinkers and analysts, is a professor at the Centre for Policy Research in New Delhi. He has served as a member of the Policy Advisory Group headed by the foreign minister of India, and as an adviser to India's National Security Council. He has held appointments at Harvard University, the Brookings Institution, Johns Hopkins University, and the Australian National University. He is the author of five previous books, including Asian Juggernaut: The Rise of China, India, and Japan.

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