چکیده:
The purpose of this study is to understand the extent to which current potential conflicts over the Nile River water will affect or impact on South Sudan’s national security strategy after it became an independent state in July 2011. It also explores the existing legal framework within the Nile basin and level of cooperation amongst states. The study further explores threats and opportunities that exist within the Nile basin. The mixed research method is employed in the study. Both quantitative and qualitative research methods are used. Both present the best analytical tools. They help to compare, analyze, and evaluate data by using both primary and secondary sources.