Peaceful Uses of International Rivers The Euphrates and Tigris Rivers Dispute

Although no one denies that water is the world's most precious resource, policymakers have been slow to agree on a truly effective legal regime of international waterways. This new book by an internationally renowned environmental lawyer & scholar proposes such a regime--a scheme that is not only based soundly on existing treaties concerning access rights to fresh water, but also on the human rights of persons dependent on rivers & lakes for water & food. Focusing on the Tigris-Euphrates basin, which is shared by Iraq, Syria, & Turkey, Professor Elver explores the transnational arrangements among these three countries for the allocation of river resources. She clearly exposes the potential for conflict, & sets forth the role that international law can play in resolving such conflict & protecting the human rights of local populations. By deriving essential principles from this representative hydro-political case study, Peaceful Uses of Transboundary Watercourses in International Law & Politics exemplifies a profound awareness of a problem that poses a serious threat to the future of international relations, & leads the way to an early & workable solution.Elver, Hilal is the author of 'Peaceful Uses of International Rivers The Euphrates and Tigris Rivers Dispute' with ISBN 9781571050892 and ISBN 1571050892.