| Autor: |
Caldwell, Douglas R., Ehlen, Judy, Harmon, Russell S., Rogers, J. David |
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Studies in Military Geography & Geology; 2004, p333-343, 11p |
| Abstrakt: |
Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority are linked by common aquifers that have been subject to over-drafting, contamination, and negotiation. The Israelis used military force to secure the Jordan River watershed in 1964 and 1967. The environmental security of the region's scarce water resources has become a contentious issue and an impediment to regional development because the three countries have been unable to develop protocols for managing their water. The expanding populations of Israel, Jordan, and the Palestinian Authority have created an unprecedented demand for additional potable water needed to sustain life, maintain sanitation, and irrigation for agriculture. Desalination of seawater using reverse osmosis will likely emerge as a major source, but it requires significant capital outlay and energy. Management of water resources has emerged as a national priority upon which each country sees its survival depending. Armed conflicts and sporadic clashes will continue if the issue is not resolved. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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