Water conflict: crisis along the Mekong river between the riparian states

Please analyse the root causes of the conflict between the riparian states allong the Mekong river in Southest Asia (China, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam), their economic, political, environmental impact on the populations and states downstream the river as well as the avenues for conflict resolution between the different parties. The essay will assess whether these avenues of conflict resolution are being utilized and why. The essay will conclude with an assessment of the potential future development and their implications for the states and the populations involved.