Zuleika Nathoo

So first off, can you just start by explaining how they work in simple terms and then what makes them so crucial to the region?

So what are some of the immediate dangers that people might face if plants are damaged to the point where they can't function like they normally would?

So for someone in the U.S., the water crises that you mentioned, they might feel a bit distant.

And so long term, this could still have impacts on Americans as well.

Can you describe some of those potential ripple effects on things like energy markets and the global economy?

So in the long run, it could affect supply chains potentially and consumer prices, would you say?

Shafiq Islam is the founding director of the Water Diplomacy Program at Tufts University.

Shafiq, thanks so much for joining me today.