Blue Geopolitics: Water as the Next Strategic Currency

Water is no longer just a resource. It is rapidly becoming a strategic instrument of power in global politics. This commentary explores how scarcity, climate change, and conflict are transforming water into the next geopolitical currency. From transboundary river disputes to the weaponization of water infrastructure, control over water is reshaping diplomacy and security. As blue geopolitics intensifies, the struggle over water may define the conflicts and cooperation of the 21st century