Game Theory and Water Diplomacy: Transboundary Water Conflicts and Cooperation

Transboundary water negotiations are complex as they are driven by diverse national interests, multiple legal and policy frameworks, historical and asymmetric power relations. To induce the states to move from a national unilateral agenda to a shared cooperative agenda requires several rounds of dialogues and negotiations.

Anamika Barua, Professor of Ecological Economics at IIT Guwahati, India, is a leading expert in water governance, climate change, and transboundary cooperation. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Leeds, she has spearheaded several high-impact international projects on water resources. Dr. Barua has published extensively in top academic journals and serves on editorial boards of leading publications. Her work bridges science, policy, and diplomacy, with a focus on the Brahmaputra River Basin. Committed to fostering sustainable and equitable water management, Dr. Barua’s contributions continue to shape national and international policies on water and climate governance.

Tanushree Baruah, Assistant Professor of Economics at Cotton University, Guwahati, India, holds a Ph.D. from IIT Guwahati. Her research interests span developmental and environmental issues, transboundary water governance, game theory, hydro-diplomacy, and climate change. Dr. Baruah’s publications are in high-impact scientific journals. Born and brought up by the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, Assam, her deep-rooted connection with the region’s complex ecological and geopolitical landscape has been a major inspiration for this book. In addition to her scholarly pursuits, she is passionate about writing and travelling, which continually enrich her perspectives and inform her research and creative work.