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)