Cooperating Rivals: The Riparian Politics of the Jordan River BasinState University of New York Press, 1 févr. 2012 - 310 pages This book examines the politics of water scarcity in the Middle East's Jordan River Basin (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority) between 1920 and 2006. Jeffrey K. Sosland demonstrates that while water scarcity might generate political tension, it does not by itself precipitate war, nor is it likely to do so. At the same time, efforts to promote water cooperation, such as those initiated by the United States, have an identifiable political benefit by creating rules, building confidence, and reducing tensions among adversaries. Sosland concludes that while this alone might not resolve the overall conflict, it does create positive long-term value in achieving peace. |
Table des matières
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2 StateBuilding and Water Development 19201956 | 19 |
3 Water Development and Conflict19571967 | 63 |
4 The Yarmouk 19671994 | 93 |
5 The West Bank and Gaza 19481992 | 141 |
6 The 1990s Madrid Peace Processand After 19912006 | 159 |
7 Conclusion | 201 |
Notes | 213 |
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285 | |
SUNY series in Global Politics | 295 |
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Expressions et termes fréquents
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