The Water Conflict in the Middle East.

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Abstract:

The water conflict in the Middle East is reaching a crisis peak. The region suffers from a shortage of water, a high rate of population growth and the absence of a clear criteria for sharing waters within the region. The Arab-Israeli peace process has created the climate for reaching a reasonable solution to water disputes. The United States, with its global leadership and regional influence, has an important role to play to avert Middle East conflict over water. This study discusses the facts bearing on the problem, the main water issues in the Middle East, evaluation of existing and potential water projects, policy options, water and war, criteria for sharing international waters, water and peace, and the United States role.

Author(s):
El Sayed Eisa Kandil, Mohamed
Author Organization(s):
ARMY WAR COLL CARLISLE BARRACKS PA
Descriptive Note:
Research rept.,
Pagination:
0037

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
USAWC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.1.1_Establish and Maintain Unity of Effort with Mission Partners; JCA_5.1_Organize; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_1.3.1_Personnel and Family Support
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*INTERNATIONAL POLITICS, *MIDDLE EAST, *CONFLICT, *RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, *WATER RESOURCES, *INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, WARFARE, GLOBAL, UNITED STATES, CRISIS MANAGEMENT, HIGH RATE, LEADERSHIP, PEACETIME, ARABS, WATER, NATURAL RESOURCES, GROWTH(GENERAL), POPULATION, FRESH WATER, GROUND WATER, SOLUTIONS(GENERAL), SHARING, CLIMATE, INTERNATIONAL, WATER QUALITY, SHORTAGES, ISRAELIS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Government and Political Science, Geography, Water Pollution and Control
Keyword(s):
CRISIS PEAK
Report Date:
1997 Apr 15
Creation Date:
1997 Jul 23