Finding "streams in the desert" has never been more urgent for
the peoples of the Middle East. Rapid population growth and a
rising standard of living are driving water demand inexorably
upward, while the natural supply has not increased since Biblical
times. Ensuring a fair and adequate distribution of water in the
region is vitally important for building a lasting peace among the
nations of the Middle East.
Addressing water needs from a geographical perspective, the
contributors to this book analyze and assess the impact of scarce
water resources in the Jordan River basin countries and territories
(Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine, and Syria) as these long-time
antagonists work toward peace. After geographical and historical
overviews, the authors envision the future-what the water issues
may be when Israel and Syria begin negotiating, the
"hydro-security" needs of each nation, and the difficulties of
planning for uncertainty. Without proposing any one ideal scheme,
they discuss the possibilities for cooperative sharing of water
resources, while honestly acknowledging the political constraints
that may limit such projects. The final essay speaks to the needs
of the one party so rarely represented at the negotiating
table--the Jordan River itself.
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