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Water scarcity is rapidly emerging as one of the most consequential threats to global security. This is particularly evident in regions already burdened by environmental stress.
The Middle East stands out as uniquely vulnerable due to its arid climate. Historically, conflicts in this region have been mostly explained in media outlets through ideological, sectarian, territorial and geopolitical lenses. However, environmental constraints can intensify tensions due to the fact they create new arenas of competition.
Water scarcity will likely become a primary catalyst of future conflicts, particularly in states such as Iraq, Syria and Yemen, unless governments urgently adopt comprehensive strategies to address this issue.
The consequences of inaction are multidimensional, including large-scale population displacement, internal unrest and a worsening of the economic situation.
