About This Book
Indus Waters Treaty in Retrospect By Bashir A. Malik
Indus Waters Treaty in Retrospect offers a rare and authoritative insider critique of one of the most significant water-sharing agreements in modern history. Written by Bashir A. Malik, a former chief engineer of Pakistan’s Indus Waters team, this comprehensive volume combines technical expertise with historical and legal analysis to evaluate the lasting legacy of the 1960 treaty between India and Pakistan.
The book provides a critical examination of Pakistan's ongoing water challenges, diplomatic missteps, and the evolving geopolitical tensions surrounding South Asian hydropolitics. By dissecting complex engineering data alongside treaty mechanisms, Malik delivers an indispensable resource for understanding the balance between regional cooperation and national sovereignty.
Key Topics Covered:
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Insider Technical Review: First-hand accounts and engineering assessments of the treaty's original negotiations and implementation.
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National Water Security: In-depth evaluation of how river allocations impact Pakistan's agricultural and economic future.
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Legal & Diplomatic Insights: Analysis of dispute-resolution mechanisms, historical precedents, and diplomatic oversights.
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Hydropolitics of South Asia: A critical guide to contemporary transboundary water issues between India and Pakistan.
Essential reading for researchers, policymakers, civil servants, and students of International Relations, Environmental Studies, and South Asian affairs.