Troubling Waters: Understanding Water Security

2011–2016

and resulting

Conflict in Syria was spurred by myriad distinct and overlapping sociopolitical factors, including related to water insecurity. This insecurity was caused, in part, by the confluence of drought and .

Triggered by this conflict and the related food and water insecurity, , primarily from Syria and Iraq, sought refuge in Europe in the subsequent years. The political and social ramifications were profound, with some attributing the in Europe to the anti-immigrant sentiment that grew in response to the crisis. As a result,  seeking refuge in Europe still face a difficult and dangerous journey today.