The Project of Ilisu Dam:Its Impact upon Iraqi Economy

Abstract
The project of Ilisu Dam Which is going to be Constructed
on Tigris South of Turkey, raises an international
Controversial and attitudes were Varied between an advocate
and an opposing for this step. This project will leave dangerous
negative effects not only upon Iraq and Syria but also extend to
include Arab Gulf region too. Technical studies mode in
Kuwait Confirmed that Certain areas north of the Gulf will be
affected by this project as well as the natural systems like the
marshes being a transitional station for Sea fish.
The effects this project Come from immigrating a large
number of people especially the Kurds in South-east of
Anatolia and the drowning hundreds of archaeological Sites in
addition to the pollution of the waters due to the usage of the
chemical fertilizers by the farmers.