Water Diplomacy for Water security – Jordan Valley “Dead Sea” as a case study رسالة ماجستير

Abstract

The importance of the study is: due to the fact that it seeks to study the case of the Dead Sea by standing on the challenges of water security in the Jordan River Valley and the efforts of Palestinian water diplomacy in this regard. This study aims to achieve: To assess the effectiveness of Palestinian water diplomacy in serving water security in the country. To critically review the Palestinian national strategy in connection with water diplomacy. To explore the main features of the Palestinian water diplomacy to the multilateral talks over cross-border water resources. To understand the interaction of Palestinian water diplomacy with the regional cross-border environment. To discuss the impact of water diplomacy and water security in sustaining peace and development in the region. The study methodology is based: In dealing with the issue of water security and Palestinian water diplomacy in the Jordan Valley (Dead Sea case study), this study will depend on a number of the following two approaches: The descriptive approach, though, Review of relevant previous studies. Defining the legal framework regulating Palestinian rights in the waters of Jordan (Johnston Agreement 1956), Description and analysis of the phenomena under study. Interpreting the existing situation and identifying the conditions and relationships that exist between the variables, to analyze the links and interpretation of these variables, classify them, and measure and conclude them. The study concluded that: water diplomacy, regional water diplomacy and external actors play an important and significant role in achieving water security and resolving disputes related to regional water. The study suggested some recommendations that can VI be used in water diplomacy, achieving water security, and resolving disputes and conflicts between the countries concerned with water.