Control over the Nile : implications across nations

dc.contributor.advisorBorer, Douglas A.
dc.contributor.authorChesire, David K.
dc.contributor.corporateNaval Postgraduate School (U.S.)
dc.contributor.departmentDefense Analysis (DA)
dc.contributor.secondreaderSimons, Anna
dc.date.accessioned2012-03-14T17:44:49Z
dc.date.available2012-03-14T17:44:49Z
dc.date.issued2010-06
dc.description.abstractWorldwide, shared water resources continue to attract attention owing to the nature of utilization, which often leads to either conflict or co-operation among and between countries. This study evaluates the issues of water scarcity among the Nile basin countries, the legitimacy of contested water agreements, and their impact on interstate relations. Among the major findings of the study are; several agreements entered between Egypt, Sudan, and Britain as a colonial power in the region have served as sources of conflict over the use of the Nile waters, and Egypt continues to monopolize utilization of the Nile waters despite increasing efforts by other riparian states towards a cooperative framework for equitable utilization. Moreover, water scarcity in the region results from over-consumption of Nile water by Egypt and Sudan, rising populations, and environmental changes. Further, the international community, notably the African Union and the United Nations have not played significant roles in resolving water disputes in the Nile basin. Recommendations include, that, alongside pursuing renegotiation of Nile water agreements, riparian states need to consider exploring alternative water sources, and address rising populations. In addition, the international community needs to take a more proactive role in resolving the Nile water dispute.en_US
dc.description.distributionstatementApproved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
dc.description.serviceKenya Army authoren_US
dc.description.urihttp://archive.org/details/controlovernilei109455270
dc.format.extentxvi, 75 p. : ill (2 col maps, col ill) ;en_US
dc.identifier.oclc648171956
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10945/5270
dc.publisherMonterey, California. Naval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
dc.rightsThis publication is a work of the U.S. Government as defined in Title 17, United States Code, Section 101. Copyright protection is not available for this work in the United States.en_US
dc.subject.lcshNational securityen_US
dc.subject.lcshHegemonyen_US
dc.subject.lcshFood securityen_US
dc.subject.lcshCooperationen_US
dc.subject.lcshNatural lawen_US
dc.subject.lcshInterstate relationsen_US
dc.subject.lcshNegotiationen_US
dc.titleControl over the Nile : implications across nationsen_US
dc.typeThesisen_US
dspace.entity.typePublication
etd.thesisdegree.disciplineDefense Analysisen_US
etd.thesisdegree.grantorNaval Postgraduate Schoolen_US
etd.thesisdegree.levelMastersen_US
etd.thesisdegree.nameM.S.en_US
etd.verifiednoen_US
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