India wants to rise. Industrially, technologically, militarily, and geopolitically. The country is building urgently needed infrastructure, digitalizing administration, attracting investment, strengthening its industry, and seeking its place between its neighbor China, the United States, and the Russian Federation. But are the foundations sufficient? Partly. One of these foundations is water. In the media, water is usually treated as a social, agricultural, or climate-related issue. But it is also an important strategic factor. Large parts of modern energy generation depend on water: