Abstract: Many debates have been addressing the issue of water security. They cover a wide range of topics, such as water scarcity, water crises, water resources management, water as an economic good, water as human right, water terrorism, water conflicts, etc. Yet, 'water security' lacks a clear definition. Despite all advantages of science and technology, contributions of academic research, as well as ambitious targets of international organizations, media, governments, etc. aiming universal access to safe water for everyone, over one billion people worldwide still lack access to safe drinking water. This paper aims to through light on several possible reasons that might be causing the misfortune of water security. Positive results of DPSCIR water resource management model implied in China's Maritime Silk Road.......
Key words: water security, water scarcity, water as human right, Silk Road.
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