About the book
This book examines the politics of water scarcity in the Middle East's Jordan River Basin (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority) between 1920 and 2006. Jeffrey K. Sosland demonstrates that while water scarcity might generate political tension, it does not by itself precipitate war, nor is it likely to do so. At the same time, efforts to promote water cooperation, such as those initiated by the United States, have an identifiable political benefit by creating rules, building confidence, and reducing tensions among adversaries. Sosland concludes that while this alone might not resolve the overall conflict, it does create positive long-term value in achieving peace.
Editions of Cooperating Rivals
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780791472019
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780791472026
- PDF
- ISBN 9780791479575
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This book examines the politics of water scarcity in the Middle East's Jordan River Basin (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority) between 1920 and 2006. Jeffrey K. Sosland demonstrates that while water scarcity might generate political tension, it does not by itself precipitate war, nor is it likely to do so. At the same time, efforts to promote water cooperation, such as those initiated by the United States, have an identifiable political benefit by creating rules, building confidence, and reducing tensions among adversaries. Sosland concludes that while this alone might not resolve the overall conflict, it does create positive long-term value in achieving peace.
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What is Cooperating Rivals about?
This book examines the politics of water scarcity in the Middle East's Jordan River Basin (Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Israel, and the Palestinian Authority) between 1920 and 2006. Jeffrey K. Sosland demonstrates that while water scarcity might generate political tension, it does not by itself precipitate war, nor is it likely to do so. At the same time, efforts to promote water cooperation, such as those initiated by the United States, have an identifiable political benefit by creating rules, building confidence, and reducing tensions among adversaries. Sosland concludes that while this alone might not resolve the overall conflict, it does create positive long-term value in achieving peace.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Cooperating Rivals?
Society and Social Sciences > Politics and government > International relations
Where can I read a sample of Cooperating Rivals?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780791472019
How long is Cooperating Rivals and how many pages does it have?
Cooperating Rivals has 310 page(s)
Is Cooperating Rivals part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series SUNY series in Global Politics
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Cooperating Rivals?
Jeffrey K. Sosland
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Cooperating Rivals is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780791472019) and paperback(ISBN 9780791472026) and pdf(ISBN 9780791479575)
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