China's Mega Dam: Powerhouse or Peril? | Neeraj Singh Manhas | Medha Bisht

Understanding Asian Hydropolitics: Through 5 questions is a podcast series hosted by Asian Confluence, working on water security. The series brings together leading voices in diplomacy, security, and strategy to unpack critical global and regional challenges through concise, high-impact conversations. For the fifth episode of the series, Neeraj Singh Manhas, Senior Advisor, South Asia, Parley Policy Initiative, South Korea, is in conversation with Dr. Medh Bisht, Associate Professor, South Asian University. Dr Bisht explains the significant features of the Medog Dam being built by China in the Tibet Autonomous Region and its implications for transboundary water security in India and Bangladesh. The conversation also covers China's broader hydro-strategic posture and the need to build regional frameworks for cooperation on transboundary river governance. Disclaimer: The thoughts and views expressed in this video are solely those of the individual presenter(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Asian Confluence. Viewer discretion is advised. Want to get in touch with us? Write to us at comms@asianconfluence.org Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AsianConfluence X https://twitter.com/asianconfluence?lang=en Instagram https://www.instagram.com/asianconfluence Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/asianconfluence/?originalSubdomain=in Website https://www.asianconfluence.org/