In 1979, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat famously said that “the only matter that could take Egypt to war again is water.” Sadat’s message was clear: the Nile is a matter of national security for Egypt. Indeed, Egypt relies on the Nile for 95 percent of its water. But it is not the only state with … Continue reading Nile Basin at a Turning Point as Political Changes Roil Balance of Power and Competing Demands Proliferate