This episode is a summary of an ongoing issue over the use of water resources of the Nile River. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Blue Nile River has caused a decade-long water supply dispute between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Sudan. Egypt and Sudan fear that the dam will reduce the Nile River's water volume, while Ethiopia argues that it is essential for economic development. The dispute has caused geopolitical tensions, and negotiations are ongoing to find a solution.