The Role of Water in Contemporary International Political and Business Relations

Abstract

This research aims to give an overview of the role of water resources in the world and make analysis of main problems – social,
economic, demographic, etc. which may arise in international business and international relations in case of the deficit of water
resources. It also intends to analyze the role of hydro resources during relations among different states of the world in the field of
business and political relations and using political, economic and legal mechanisms which can provide further exploitation of fresh
water resources in favor of humanity.
Keywords: deficit, hydro potential, international law, international regimes, water
JEL: F5