Basin Management under Conditions of Scarcity: The Transformation of the Jordan River Basin from Regional Water Supplier to Regional Water Importer

The Jordan River system is one of the most iconic and contested river systems in world. once “mighty Jordan”, which has served as primary source water for populations several countries, currently a severely denuded system, with only fraction its historic flow. Several initiatives, however, aim to restore some basin’s flows. This paper will provide historical overview analysis trajectory from being supplier desiccated shadow former glory. It highlights critical role international borders played dividing control over basin, resulting different types levels scarcity experienced by each riparians, whom implemented strategies cope such scarcity. then presents plans large-scale interbasin transfers involving desalinated initiated basin riparians attempts deal how these planned initiatives are set transform regional net importer.