Turkey’s Water Diplomacy

Ayşegül Kibaroğlu is professor of international relations at MEF University Istanbul, Turkey, specializing in transboundary water politics, international water law, Turkish water policy, political geography and environmental security.

• Acknowledgements; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Institutional Setting; 2. Water Diplomacy Principles; 3. Turkey’s Evolving Position vis-à-vis International Water Law; 4. The Role of History and Geography in Turkey’s Evolving Water Diplomacy; 5. Analyzing Non- State Actors and Processes in Turkey’s Water Diplomacy Framework; Conclusion; References; Index.

“Aysegül Kibaroglu engages the reader in the various interwoven aspects that together describe Turkey’s water diplomacy. The book provides a detailed account of state administration, NGOs, legal, institutional, and practical matters that each and all play a role in how Turkey manages international water. Given the position of Turkey in a water scarce region, this book is a must read to those interested in water diplomacy.” — Ariel Dinar, Distinguished Professor of Environmental Economics & Policy, University of California, Riverside, USAKibaroglu’s kaleidoscopic investigation of Turkey’s water diplomacy is an important academic resource for those who are interested in the subject matter, and constitutes an important contribution to the literature. —International Affairs