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8 Think Tanks in BriefExplore Articles by ExpertsThroughout history, ensuring water security in Egypt has been the most challenging task. Greek historian Herodotus visited Egypt sometime after 454 BC. He observed that Egypt \ the gift of the Nile.\ancient times to July 1970, when the High Aswan Dam was completed, Egypt's water and food security depended primarily on the annual flooding of the Nile. Droughts and famines followed when the annual flooding was not enough.The construction of the High Aswan Dam gave Egypt a few decades of water security. Conditions in Egypt have changed significantly since 1970, when the population was 34.7 million. By 2023, this number had increased to 112.7 million. In addition, higher income, literacy levels and the communication and information revolution have ensured that the average Egyptian expects a better living standard than their forefathers. They expect the country to have good food, water, energy security, and a better standard of living, including health, environment, and employment opportunities. To ensure all these needs, a common essential requirement is water security.Source: NASA