Relationships of Syria and Turkey in the Sphere of Water Resources
https://doi.org/10.24975/2313-8920-2019-6-2-203-212
Abstract
This article focuses on the relationship of Syria and Turkey in the field of water resources. The author studies the chronology of the development of relations between Syria and
Turkey on the stated issues, historical background and causes of conflict situations. The positions
of Syria, Turkey and Iraq on the current controversial situations related to the use of shared water resources are analyzed. The author focuses on the vital importance of water resources for the
economy and national security of Syria. The role of regional integration associations in resolving
conflict situations on the stated issues is revealed.
About the Author
Roda Hourie
The Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia
Russian Federation
bld. 6, Miklukho-Maklaya str., Moscow, Russia, 117198;
Russian Federation
bld. 6, Miklukho-Maklaya str., Moscow, Russia, 117198;
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Hourie R. Relationships of Syria and Turkey in the Sphere of Water Resources. Post-Soviet Issues. 2019;6(2):203-212. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.24975/2313-8920-2019-6-2-203-212
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