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What is holding up the implementation of the Teesta River Project?

The Inside Story Podcast
The Inside Story Podcast
Episode • Feb 17, • 24m

So-called 'water wars' are on the rise worldwide. But the Teesta River conflict is one of the most contentious. A treaty between India and Bangladesh about their fair share of water has been pending for more than a decade. So what's holding it up? And how is China involved?

In this Episode:  

  • Taqbir Huda, Bangladeshi Human Rights Lawyer. 
  • Filippo Menga, Associate Professor, Geography, University of Bergamo in Italy.
  • Vivek Katju, Former Indian Diplomat and Columnist.

Host: Adrian Finighan

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