U.S. Global Leadership: The U.S. Role in Resolving Middle East Water Issues.

Abstract

The Middle East has an ever-increasing regional water shortage with a clear trend toward catastrophic results within the next decade. Resolution of this severe problem is beyond the capability of any one country. Clearly, a regional approach is required. The Arab-Israeli Peace Process has assisted communication between long-term adversaries in the region. The United States, with its 'Pax Americana' status in the Middle East, has never been in a better position to help avoid potential war over the looming water shortage. This study project details the regional water problems, the international legal framework governing riparian countries, potential technical solutions, and the impact of the Arab-Israeli Peace Process. It concludes with a recommended solution that places the U.S. in a leadership role.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 15, 1996
Accession Number
ADA309388

Entities

People

  • James R. Myles

Organizations

  • United States Army War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Christianity
  • Drainage Basins
  • Droughts
  • Environment
  • European Communities
  • Governments
  • Groundwater
  • Infrastructure
  • International Law
  • Law
  • Middle East
  • New York
  • Salt Water
  • United States
  • War Colleges
  • Water Resources
  • Water Supplies

Fields of Study

  • Political science

Readers

  • Economics
  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Wetland-Land-Environmental Management.