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The Water Wars: Who Owns the World's Most Precious Resource?
Water is the new oil. From Nestle's privatization playbook to the depletion of the Ogallala Aquifer, from lithium extraction in South America to geopolitical conflicts over the Nile -- the battle for water is reshaping the global power map.
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Daniel Whitmore
April 1, 2026
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Daniel Whitmore
Investigative journalist covering global finance, power structures, and geopolitics. Former Reuters correspondent.
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