India's suspension of the treaty should not be seen as a weaponisation of water, but a reasoned assertion of sovereignty in the face of sustained aggression. It is a clear signal that cooperation cannot exist in a vacuum devoid of trust. By Abhinav Mehrotra and Amit Upadhyay

The danger of the Indus Water Treaty collapsing is less about India cutting off water flows and more about the erosion of trust, transparency and data sharing, affecting neighbours including Nepal and Bangladesh. Weaponising water is a perilous strategy that may backfire. By Mehebub Sahana

There are worries the construction of a hydropower dam across the transboundary Yarlung Tsangpo river in Tibet will intensify both water scarcity and flooding. These smaller-sized river basins are often neglected in academic research. By Mehebub Sahana

Bali has a unique opportunity to address plastic waste by integrating sustainable practices into the tourism experience. By Attar Hikmahtiar Ramadan, Elprida Agustina and Emenda Sembiring