The Teesta Saga: A Himalayan River's Journey Through Geopolitics, Ecology & International Laws

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Fazlous Satter

The Teesta Saga

A Himalayan River's Journey Through Geopolitics, Ecology & International Laws

Fazlous Satter

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English

Dignity First
24 April 2025

Asian history; Geopolitics; Energy & natural resources law

The Teesta: A River of Life, a Source of Conflict.

From its glacial origins in the Eastern Himalayas to its confluence with the Brahmaputra in Bangladesh, the Teesta River is more than just a waterway; it is a lifeline for over 30 million people, sustaining agriculture, livelihoods, and cultural identities across its basin. Fazlous Satter's ""The Teesta Saga: A Himalayan River's Journey Through Geopolitics, Ecology & International Laws"" embarks on a comprehensive journey through this vital river's story, revealing the intricate connections between ecology, geopolitics, human lives, and international law.

Delve into the decades-long water-sharing dispute between India and Bangladesh, marked by unmet agreements and the far-reaching impacts of upstream interventions like the Gajoldoba Barrage. Understand how hydropower development in Sikkim and West Bengal, while holding economic promise, clashes with environmental preservation and local communities' rights.

Explore the geopolitical complexities of the Teesta basin, strategically located near India's Siliguri Corridor. Discover how China's proposed Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project (TRCMRP) in Bangladesh has introduced a new dynamic, prompting a reactive offer from India.

Satter expertly navigates the international legal frameworks governing transboundary rivers, highlighting the challenges of achieving equitable and sustainable water management in the face of geopolitical realities and national interests.

Authored by Fazlous Satter, a seasoned human rights, human security, and geopolitical researcher, this book is essential for anyone seeking to grasp the multifaceted challenges and opportunities surrounding transboundary water resource management in a critical and evolving region. Understand the intricate dance between a vital natural resource and the nations that depend upon it.

By: Fazlous Satter
Imprint: Dignity First
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 163g
ISBN: 9789843576125
ISBN 10: 9843576128
Pages: 116
Publication Date: 24 April 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author Fazlous Satter is a Dhaka-based researcher specializing in human rights, human security, and geopolitics. With over two decades of experience in media and journalism, he provides valuable insights shaped by his regional context. An alumnus of the Geneva Advanced Training Course (GTC) on International Human Rights Law and Diplomacy in Switzerland, Satter is also a Google-certified professional in data analytics and holds a Financial Analysis certification from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include geopolitics, data, human rights, governance, and conflicts over natural resources.