Two-stage water resources allocation negotiation model for transboundary rivers under scarcity

In this article, the bankruptcy theory and bargaining games are used to construct a two-stage water resources allocation negotiation model (TSANM). A Nash-bargaining game is for initial allocation, followed by an adjustment stage which considers factors such as circumstances, satisfaction, risk, efficiency. The TSANM systematically multi-dimensional attributes of in process may likely increase participation riparian countries. proposed method applied allocate contested capital Tigris-Euphrates River. This gives Turkey, Syria, Iraq 30.00%, 22.00%, 48.00%, respectively, adjusted 24.98%, 21.30%, 53.72%. Through collective group negotiation, stability acceptability effectively improved, absolute egalitarianism utilitarianism both avoided, instead objectivity fairness emphasized process.