The book is one of the first of its kind discussing transboundary water
resources management from the perspective of international relations and
regional cooperation. Managing transboundary waters is not just the domain of
water managers but involves other considerations of foreign policy, diplomacy,
trade and related issues. The monograph brings together diverse perspectives
from politicians, diplomats, academics, practioners, bureaucrats, scientists and
civil society on the concept of Hydro-diplomacy. As very aptly put by
Gopalkrishna Gandhi, ?A new hydro-cartography and a new hydro-wisdom must back
hydro-diplomacy to address river water issues and to face the larger water
crisis that looms overhead and under our feet" The co-publishing partner for
this