  The Brahmaputra mainly flows through three countries China, India, and
Bangladesh. It has been a source of conflict for the involved nations due to
the intricacies of transboundary water management such as the power play
between upper and lower riparian countries, the lack of comprehensive bilateral
or multilateral cooperation policies, and the correlation of water conflicts
with territorial disputes. Each countrys means of safeguarding its resources
through the construction of dams and hydroelectric power projects affect the
other States. These conflicts have led to adverse consequences like flooding,
withholding of important meteorological data, and potential diversion of river
water. This paper examines the implications of these measures on the national
interests of the countries involved with respect to their national security,
water security, economic development, and ecological stability. The paper has
chosen to analyze these implications drawing precedence from the case studies
of the Danube River and the Aswan Dam on the Nile River to deduce commonalities
with the transboundary water conflict at hand. Secondly, data regarding each
countrys dependency on the Brahmaputras water is interpreted to gauge the
consequences of disruptions in its flow.
