تاثير العوامل الجغرافية في الاهمية الجيوبولتيكية للانهار المشتركة بين ايران والعراق == The Impact Of The Geographic Factcrs On The Geopolitical Importance Of The Shared Rivers Between Iran And Iraq
Author name:
ظاهر عبد الزهرة خضير الربيعي
Supervisor name:
سعود عبد العزيز عبد المحسن الشعبان الفضلي | حمدان باجي نوماس
General topic:
Geography
Specific topic:
Geography
Degree:
Doctorate
University:
University Of Basrah - Faculty Of Education - Department Of Geography
Language:
Arabic
University location:
Basrah
First pages:
10T1451 - p.pdf
Abstract:
The Shared rivers and borders between Iran and Iraq were a source of dispute between the two countries. They were the main reason behind the war that took place from 1980 to 1988. Consequently , they evoked avaviety of possibilities for the middle east and the Arabian Gulf in particular. So many people couldn't realize the geopolitical reasons anrl the stmggle among the international and local powers. Forexample , in shatt Al - Arab Case , Which is among other 42 rivers both parties hold strict positions. They were not ready to give any mutual concessions. Moreover , the interntional law and the bilateral agreements show the natural right of Iraq in these rivers. Iran was dribbling with Iraq but; it was so cooperative in solving water resources problens.This indicates that the stvuggle between Iraq and Iran is ideological , ethrographic and Civilization One. The British occupation to the area of study worked on sophisticating the problem. Their attitude tawards this I problem is the sans as it is with other border problems in the area. Whatever are reasons behind the Iraqi - Iranian war , the main one is the inability of the tues countivies to arrive at a satisfactory settlement since the appearance of the indepevdent Iraq in 1921. This includes the whole eastern border line that extends from the very south to the two countries and Turkey which is about 1312 km. Iraq is have feeling that the Iranians what to have a control over the Iraqi territories and water resources , Especially , Iraq has a short Coast on the Arabian Gulf whichis about 60km from Fao to Um Qasr. Iran , on the other hond , hasa 2000km - Coast long. In addition , Iran did not respect the principles o neigh - bourhood and the international Low Concerning the Utilization of the Shared rivers. This conld be attributed to the multi - ethnic and multi - nationa 1S;·.0 l nature of Iran. The geostratigic location of the area is reflected in th S~ strategil American in the area. Hence , the U.S.A. has worke o g~ depening the points of dispute and encouraged the Iranians to to e s~ radical position and refuse any possibility of cooperation are! har on SS - between the two Islamic Countries. The research has arrived a th SJ : ;, ~ following Conclusions : There is no honest will between the Co - riparian states to solve thebordor problems because they don't Comply with the principles of intemationel Low and arbitration.2 - The water Source Countries ( Iran and Turkey ) do not recognize the right of Iraq of a just Share of the water and the joint property and not Causing any damage to others. on their part and in using water , Iran and Turkey have caused damage to Iraq.3 - The security of any state is determined by natural , topographical , economic , political , military , Scientific and culturol properties. They play an effective role in the state political weight ( strongth or weakness).They also play a role in the cooperation and dispute between Iraq and Iran Concerning the joint rivers. 4 - There is no future strategg between the two countries about the investment and maintenance of the shared rivers for they are not interested in this crucial source.5 - The real problem of the shared rivers between the two countries is that they do not make use of them in the proper way , and old procedures used because of the poor en
