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Exploring discursive hydropolitics: a conceptual framework and research agenda

Published inInternational Journal of Water Resources Development, vol. 38, no. 3, p. 1-16
Publication date2022
Abstract

Much has been written on hydropolitics, or on the interplays between transboundary water resource issues and politics. This arti- cle builds on recent calls for more research on the role of discourses in shaping hydropolitics. We propose a conceptual framework, inspired by critical discourse analysis, for the systematic investigation of how discursive practices construct and enact actors' power posi- tions in transboundary basin governance. Our framework's added value lies in the typology of discourses we develop – that is, domi- nant, institutionalized, hegemonic and sanctioned – for a more pre- cise analysis of discursive hydropolitics. We formulate a research agenda to operationalize our perspective on discursive hydropolitics and lay the groundwork for future empirical research.

Keywords
  • Hydropolitics
  • Discourse analysis
  • Transboundary water
  • Conflict and cooperation
Citation (ISO format)
BRETHAUT, Christian et al. Exploring discursive hydropolitics: a conceptual framework and research agenda. In: International Journal of Water Resources Development, 2022, vol. 38, n° 3, p. 1–16. doi: 10.1080/07900627.2021.1944845
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