Peaceful uses of international rivers: The Euphrates and Tigris rivers dispute Autor Elver H. Fecha 2002 Fuente IUCN (ID: MON-072718) Editor | Lugar de publicación Transnational Publishers | Ardsley, NY, USA ISBN 1-57105-089-2 Páginas 520 p. Tipo de documento Monografía/libro Idioma Inglés Campo de aplicación Internacional Materia Agua Palabra clave Manejo de recursos hídricos Efectos transfronterizos Aguas superficiales Relaciones internacionales/cooperación Cuenca/área de captación/cuenca colectora Resumen 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)