Geopolitics
When Mountains Fall and Borders Stand: The Geopolitical Tragedy of a Himalayan Disaster
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggered a catastrophic cross-border flood that killed hundreds and caused billions in damage, tragically demonstrating how political borders and geopolitical rivalries cripple the collective response of Global South nations to shared natural disasters. This preventable human tragedy is a damning indictment of a fractured international system that prioritizes Westphalian sovereignty over regional solidarity and human survival in the face of a common threat.
