Ortadoğu Su Sorununa Ekonomi Politik Açıdan Çözüm Önerileri Üzerine Bir İnceleme

Abstract

Middle East is one of the poorest regions of our world in terms of water resources. Although, the region hosts 5% of the world’s population,
the region has less than 1% of the world’s renewable fresh water resources. In the past years, intensive political tension has been observed in
the region due to the water problem. Almost all of the countries that face water problem in the region have access to the sea. The countries
suffering from water problems can collaborate in the field of research and development to desalinate sea water. Such collaboration can result in
decreased cost of research and development and in increased feasibility of the research and development. Such collaboration can also enhance
synergy among the countries. Based on the literature review, this study will provide information on: water issues in the Middle East; solutions
for the water problem in Middle East Countries; as well as collaboration possibilities (e.g. joint research and development) among the Middle
East countries. This study is expected to contribute to the solution of the Middle East water problem as well as to reduce the political tensions
that may occur in the future due to the water scarcity.