The global water crisis: Stress, scarcity and conflict

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Most of the world's population lives in countries classified as “water-insecure” or “critically water-insecure.” As CFR explains, this can cause either conflict or cooperation.
A man carries two yellow water jugs outside on the sidewalk
A man carries water jugs amid amid a shortage of drinking water in Goma, Congo, as M23 rebels retained control of the city.Daniel Buuma / Getty Images file

This article was originally published on CFR.org and updated by NBC News.

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