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New York Times
24-04-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
How India's Threat to Block Rivers Could Devastate Pakistan
India on Wednesday said it would suspend its participation in a crucial water-sharing agreement with Pakistan, a punitive measure that could wreak havoc on the country's agriculture and economy. The move came a day after militants killed 26 civilians who were visiting a scenic location in the part of Kashmir controlled by India. Both countries lay claim to and control parts of the strife-torn region. Although India did not blame Pakistan outright, it said there were 'cross-border linkages' with the attackers. India has threatened before, in other moments of rising tensions, to pull out of the Indus Waters Treaty, which both countries signed in 1960. If India follows through this time, it could restrict the flow of water that is used for most of Pakistan's crop irrigation and human consumption. Agriculture represents one-fourth of the country's economy. Rivers controlled by Pakistan Rivers controlled by India Militant attack on Tuesday Pakistan receives most of the water from the river system. Rivers controlled by Pakistan Rivers controlled by India Militant attack on Tuesday Pakistan receives most of the water from the river system. Rivers controlled by Pakistan Militant attack on Tuesday Pakistan receives most of the water from the water system. Sources: Mapbox; Natural Earth By Weiyi Cai The Pakistani government said on Thursday that it would consider any blockage of the water an 'act of war.' India, larger and more developed, would have far less to lose by walking away from the pact, although it might face criticism from the global community and raise questions about whether it is flouting international law. Here's what to know. It is an agreement between India and Pakistan that specifies how the waters of six rivers and their tributaries, called the Indus waters, will be used by the two countries. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. Already a subscriber? Log in. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
New York Times
27-02-2025
- Business
- New York Times
Trump's Tariff Threats Revive Interest in $44 Billion Alaska Gas Project
New pipeline could shorten L.N.G. trips Proposed pipeline Alaska Nikiski From new export facilities in Alaska, liquified natural gas could reach Japan in about a week. JAPAN U.S. Tokyo It takes about three weeks from states along the Gulf Coast, or about 30 days depending on Panama Canal congestion. Houston Pacific Ocean Proposed pipeline Alaska Nikiski JAPAN U.S. Houston Pacific Ocean Tokyo From new export facilities in Alaska, liquified natural gas could reach Japan in about a week. It takes about three weeks from states along the Gulf Coast, or about 30 days depending on Panama Canal congestion. Note: The Shipping routes are approximate. Sources: Alaska LNG; Searoutes By Weiyi Cai The geography behind a plan to ship natural gas from the North Slope of Alaska to Asia makes good sense. Alaska has vast stores of gas and is just a little over a week at sea from Asia, which has some of the world's biggest importers of liquefied natural gas. But those countries have long been wary of the enormous cost of building the infrastructure to make it happen. That has contributed to a decades-long standstill. Now, Asian buyers are giving the Alaska natural gas project a second look. Their pivot was driven not by a change in the underlying economics, but by an abrupt political shift in Washington, where President Trump is pressuring countries to buy more American energy and appears bent on tapping Alaskan reserves. Under threat of new tariffs, officials and executives in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan are considering ways to participate in the plan called Alaska L.N.G. The $44 billion project involves constructing an 800-mile pipeline from fields north of the Arctic Circle to southern Alaska. From there, the gas would be cooled to liquid form and shipped to Asia. In Japan, a state-owned bank and a government-backed energy group have been exploring whether to provide financing and investment for Alaska L.N.G., according to three people familiar with the matter, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss plans that are in their early stages. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
