River Basins and International Relations: Cooperation, Conflict and Sub-Regional Approaches (Earthscan Studies in Water Resource Management)

Synopsis

This book argues that river basins represent a particular structural setting in international relations with the potential for generating a dynamic of cooperation among the involved countries. The volume applies the concept of regional cooperation to international river basins to highlight their relevance as a particular space in international relations, emphasizing both the inter-connectivity and transnationalism of international river basins. It addresses the challenges related to resource distribution between up- and down-stream countries, showcasing a variety of examples of cooperation and conflictual relations within various international river basins. Case studies are drawn from across the globe and include the Mekong, the Indus, the Euphrates-Tigris and the Danube international river basins. Each chapter outlines the different aspects which support or undermine cooperation in each case, taking into consideration key areas surrounding resource sharing, national development, environmental considerations and national security. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars with an interest in international river basins, regional cooperation, water resource competition, international relations and environmental politics.

Copyright:

2023

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

ISBN-13:

9781000891218

Related ISBNs:

9781032152820, 9781032152790, 9781003243434

Publisher:

Taylor and Francis

Date of Addition:

06/08/23

Copyrighted By:

selection and editorial matter, Christian Ploberger

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Outdoors and Nature, Business and Finance, Earth Sciences, Politics and Government

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Bookshare Staff

Usage Restrictions:

This is a copyrighted book.

Edited by:

Christian Ploberger