DAMS CONSTRUCTION IN THE SIANG VALLEY AND ITS INFLUENCE ON THE INDO-SINO BORDER DISPUTE: An ECOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Nestled in the eastern Himalayas, the Siang Valley has become an important hub for China and India because of the ambitious dams built along the Siang River, a significant tributary of the Brahmaputra. Assessing the extensive effects of dam construction in the Siang Valley on the Indo-Sino boundary issue is therefore crucial. The strategic significance of this disputed territory increases as both countries fight for control over oil production and water supplies.

This outlines the possible geopolitical, socioeconomic, and environmental effects of dam building. Changes in water flow, ecological disturbances, and community relocation are important aspects examined to understand the overall effect on the fragile environment of the Siang Valley. These modifications may also have an impact on the Indo-Sino border issue, further complicating an already complex geopolitical environment.

International, geopolitics, and environmental science viewpoints are all integrated in this abstract. The research attempts to give a thorough knowledge of the interactions between resource management, territorial disputes, and dam development by synthesising data from many domains. Given the ongoing tensions surrounding the Indo-Sino border issue, a careful analysis of the Siang Valley's change through dam construction is necessary to assess and manage future difficulties in the area (Christopher, 2023).