OVERVIEW

This thematic unit contains seven texts on the topic of territorial disputes in Kashmir featuring control of water. After an introductory text, the unit is divided into two topical clusters of three texts each. The texts in this thematic unit range in difficulty from ILR level 2+ to ILR level 3.

See the corresponding thematic unit in Hindi titled "Territorial Disputes (Kashmir) Featuring Control of Water" for additional practice on this topic.

Introductory Text
Overview of the Indus Waters Treaty and Discussion on the Possibility of India Abrogating the Treaty (ILR level 2+)

Topical Cluster I: Politics and Debates around Abrogating the Indus Waters Treaty
Discussion of Threats by India to Abrogate the Treaty (ILR level 2+)
India’s Water Aggression against Pakistan (ILR level 3)
Criticisms of India regarding Kashmir and the Impact of Water Plans on Pakistan (ILR level 3)

Topical Cluster II: Dam Construction, Hydroelectric Power Generation, Irrigation, and Agricultural Concerns
India’s Plot against Pakistan through Dam Construction along the Chenab (ILR level 3)
Analysis of the Indus Basin Agreement and Pakistan’s Dam Construction under the Agreement and Beyond (ILR level 3)
Analysis of India’s Water Aggression against Pakistan (ILR level 3)