As Afghanistan’s Water Crisis Escalates, More Effective Water Governance Could Bolster Regional Stability

 “Kabul be zar basha be barf ne!” This ancient proverb—“May Kabul be without gold rather than snow”—refers to snowmelt from the Hindu Kush Mountains, a primary source of Afghanistan’s water supply. To recover from years of armed conflict, Afghanistan needs a stable water supply, but its sources are increasingly stressed by severe droughts. The Norwegian … Continue reading As Afghanistan’s Water Crisis Escalates, More Effective Water Governance Could Bolster Regional Stability