Building Bridges : Diplomacy and Regime Formation in the Jordan River Valley

This work considers the role of natural resource management in the context of regional peace. It explores how cooperation can give way to long term sustainability when communities find common ground. It combines elements from many sources, including economic, political, social, technical, and diplomatic. The book will serve as an excellent text for upper level undergraduate or graduate seminars on Middle East politics, resource management, international organizations, and conflict and security issues.

Contents: Appreciation and Dedication; List of Tables, Figures, and Maps; List of Appendices; Foreword by Dr. Robert S. Jordan; Authors' Introduction; Historical Perspectives and Chronology; The Madrid Conference and Negotiation Theory; Regime Formation and Adaptation Theory; The Near Middle East Water Regime; Problems and Possibilities; Appendices; Bibliography; Index; Authors' Biographies.