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Management of trans-boundary water resources: comparing Russian and American experiences
Upravlenie transgranichnymi vodnymi resursami: sravnitel'nyj analiz rossijskogo i amerikanskogo opyta
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Abstract
This article is based on a comparative analysis of Russia and US’s experience of participation in international cooperation in the field of trans-boundary water management. The author showcases the work of Russian-Estonian Commission for Protection and Rational Use of Trans-Boundary Waters and the U... view more
This article is based on a comparative analysis of Russia and US’s experience of participation in international cooperation in the field of trans-boundary water management. The author showcases the work of Russian-Estonian Commission for Protection and Rational Use of Trans-Boundary Waters and the US-Canadian International Joint Commission. The Russian-Estonian Commission works in accordance with the principle of intergovernmentalism, whereas transnationalism is the founding principle of the International Joint Commission in North America. Though the Russian-Estonian Commission is more efficient in water quality improvement in its area of responsibility, it is early still to claim that intergovernmental cooperation is more effective than transnational cooperation. However, it gives a reason to question the conclusions of the proponents of transnationalism in the international relations theory, who claim that the latter is more efficient. Practical significance of this paper is in the proposed recommendations for further modernization of international cooperation in the field of trans-boundary water management.... view less
Keywords
Estonia; international relations; bilateral relations; cross-border cooperation; water management; Russia; international agreement; Canada; environmental protection; United States of America
Classification
International Relations, International Politics, Foreign Affairs, Development Policy
Free Keywords
transnationalism; intergovernmentalism
Document language
English
Publication Year
2013
Page/Pages
p. 19-26
Journal
Baltic Region (2013) 1
Issue topic
Cross-border cooperation
DOI
https://doi.org/10.5922/2079-8555-2013-1-2
ISSN
2079-8555
Status
Postprint; peer reviewed