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Abstract

Water, which is an indisputable resource in terms of survival for humans, other living beings, ecosystems and habitats, has attracted the living creatures in every period of history. Because of the expansion of agricultural activities and the industrial revolution, the need for water has increased as never before in history in order to meet the basic needs of population growth and the increasing population. Scarce freshwater resources have faced serious problems resulting from the consumption and pollution pressures. Today, the risks and dangers of global warming on all environmental elements have been found to be quite high in terms of freshwater resources. This resource, which is indispensable for human beings, is threatened by the pressure of increasing population and changing usage habits. The region where our country is located usually consists of poor countries. The threats to the freshwater resources of countries especially located in the geographical region of the Middle East, which is poor in terms of water, are serious. In this context, the water potential, need, policy and strategy of Turkey and the countries of the region will be evaluated. Even though Turkey is in a country experiencing water shortage in terms of the annual amount of usable water per capita, Turkey has certain obligations in terms of humanity, equity and international law. Moreover, the fact that water resources have a strategic significance for the region is also a factor affecting the way of approaching the issue. However, various aspects of the pressures and other issues brought to the agenda by the countries of the region based on the idea that Turkey is rich in water will be examined in this study. The negativities resulting from turning the water, which is a basic need for all living beings, into a strategic weapon and threat for Turkey and the countries of the region will be examined.