Peaceful uses of international rivers: The Euphrates and Tigris rivers dispute Auteur Elver H. Date 2002 Source IUCN (ID: MON-072718) Éditeur | Lieu de publication Transnational Publishers | Ardsley, NY, USA ISBN 1-57105-089-2 Pages 520 p. Type du document Monographie/livre Langue Anglais Champ d'application International Sujet Eau Mot clé Eaux superficielles Gestion des resources en eau douce Effet transfrontière Bassin/captage/bassin versant Relations internationales/coopération Résumé 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)