Water Security: The Missing Link in our Mideast Strategy

摘要: ABSTRACT This paper discusses the growing water scarcity in Middle East region. The interrelatedness of region's resources makes cooperation imperative but, unfortunately, countries involved have a poor record regional cooperation. Four examples are discussed: Nile river basin, Persian Gulf region, Jordan and Yarmuk basins, water-rich areas Lebanon Turkey. Finally, awareness issues, together with some initiatives to tackle problems presented.