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Peaceful uses of international rivers: The Euphrates and Tigris rivers dispute

Author
Elver H.
Date
2002
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-072718)
Publisher | Place of publication
Transnational Publishers | Ardsley, NY, USA
ISBN
1-57105-089-2
Pages
520 p.
Document type
Monography/book
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Water
Keyword
Basin/catchment/watershed Surface water Transboundary effects Freshwater resources management International relations/cooperation
Abstract

With a focus on the Tigris-Euphrates basin, which is shared by Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, Professor Elver explores the transnational arrangements among these three countries for the allocation of river resources. She clearly exposes the potential for conflict, and sets forth the role that international law can play in resolving such conflict and protecting the human rights of local populations. (source: Transnational Publishers - catalogue 2004)