The files we follow: Geopolitic relations between France and Japan; Geopolitics of transboundary water resources
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In April 2024, Turkey and Iraq signed a ten-year cooperation framework agreement aimed at strengthening the joint management of water resources. This agreement marks a turning point in relations between the two countries, which share the Tigris and Euphrates rivers—vital sources for their economies and populations. For several years, upstream Turkey has controlled these resources by constructing large dams under its GAP project (Güneydoğu Anadolu Projesi). This project has significantly reduced water flow to Iraq, exacerbating tensions between the countries and intensifying Iraq’s water crisis.
According to Iraq’s Ministry of Water Resources, this agreement addresses an urgent need in Iraq, where water availability has reached a critical point. The agreement outlines technical support from Turkey to modernize Iraq’s outdated and inefficient irrigation infrastructure. This support should help reduce water losses from inefficient management, increasing the available water for agriculture and domestic needs. Additionally, Turkey has pledged to adjust river flow levels during critical summer months when Iraq’s water demands peak.
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