Last 50 Year’s Chronology of Water Related Confusions and Wars: Europe, Asia And The Situation in Turkey

Abstract

Introduction. Water and its sources should be considered as a strategic tool. Therefore it hast to be addressed in a context of security. As a matter of fact, water related issues are escalating in the world, especially in the recent decades.Aim of the study. Water resources, which are one of the most significant key in determining the fate of the human society, cause confusions and wars whilst it becomes a subject of biologic threats. In this study, we aimed to examine these problems and shed light on recent history.Material and Methods. We searched national and international literatures and news on the internet about water-related disputes and bioterrorist attacks to the water resources in Europe and Asia in the last 50 years. It was also evaluated what has happened in Turkey in the past. Results. 105 facts recorded happened in the last 50 years. 92 facts happened in Asia; 21 facts in Europe (The countries that land on two continents like Turkey and Russia were counted on both). Turkey is mentioned 5 times in the all facts. Conclusions. The facts that Turkey is also in the region need to be analyzed well. Key words: Water wars, bioterrorism, water crisis, confusion, conflict