geopolitics

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Water shortages, conflicts and crop failures as Central Asia dries out

The Aral Sea is a ghost of Central Asia's past. Once the fourth largest lake in the world, 90% of its water has disappeared in just a few decades. Now, the region's water shortages threaten to create similar crises elsewhere. Image: Zhanat Kulenov/Wikipedia Commons

Of: Meja Roberg

Water is a vital resource, but in Central Asia it is det increasingly a source of conflict. Tensions between the countries are increasing as water resources which supports millions of peopleice reduces. Andn Violent clashes have already occurred. Nu An intensive search for solutions is underway for the region.  

April 7, 2025, Development magazine explains

Bolivia pauses decision on $2 billion lithium extraction

The lithium that can be extracted from Bolivia's seemingly endless Uyuni salt flats is an important component in, for example, electric car batteries. Bolivia has the world's largest lithium reserve and many foreign investors are interested in the resource. Image: Pedro Travassos/Flickr.

Of: Elina Malmberg

Bolivia's huge lithium reserves are seen as importanta for the country economica development. Despite this, now pauses Parliament of Bolivia de decision regarding kontrakt with China and Russia concerning lithium extraction after pressure from critics which means that the contracts pressed with insufficient consultation with local communities.

February 28, 2025, News