The Taliban is flexing its hydrological muscles to build leverage against its neighbors. Afghanistan is often described as landlocked, but in hydrological terms, it is upstream of two major states.

Afghanistan, under Taliban rule, is moving forward with plans to construct dams on the Kunar river, which flows into Pakistan, potentially reducing water flow to its neighbour. The directive to begin ...

“Pakistan’s opposition to dam building on the Kunar River and its tributaries is due to political rather than technical reasons.” Afghanistan suffers from severe water and electricity shortages. This ...