Most studies of water scarcity in the Middle East conclude that there is a significant risk of imminent conflict, even warfare, between states in the region. Th

An important contribution on a topic that does not receive the attention it clearly deserves.

Offers a critical and realistic reassessment of the threats posed to the environment in the Middle East, and what can be done about them.

Offers a complete reference to the hydrological as well as social, economic, political and legal issues in the region. It shows how water shortages threaten the

This book focuses on the impact that emerging water problems in the Middle East will have on U.S. strategic interests in that region. It provides an invaluable