Paper long abstract:

The Central Asian countries were escalating conflicts among themselves because of unreasonable water distribution, competition between irrigation and energy use, and other water resources issues. This problem affects the relations between Central Asian countries and endangers the regional security situation. Although every countries were devoting themselves to solving water resources problems since independence. Many efforts have been made, such as the bilateral or multilateral agreements and the regional water resources management agencies. However, these water resources management systems have not achieved the expected results. Water resources distributional problems are still important factors that affect the development of the central Asian country and the stability of the region. However, the tensions in these problems can be resolved only through coordination among regional nations. Therefore, cooperation is the only and the most effective way to solve the water problems in Central Asia. To ensure effective long-term cooperation, we must establish a corresponding international system.

This article believes that the main dilemma faced by Central Asia countries in water resources is the lack of effectiveness of the water resources management system. Because of the lack of effectiveness, the water resources management system can't guarantee the long-term cooperation in the use of Cross-border water resources. It also can't ensure the countries fulfill their corresponding obligations. This makes the water resources management system unable to function properly, and water resources problems cannot be solved. Based on public literature, this paper analyzes the effectiveness of the water resources management system in Central Asia and makes the conclusion that its effectiveness is insufficient. I will analyze the factors which affected the effectiveness of the cross-border water resources management mechanism in Central Asia, and on this basis, I will suggest how to improve the cross border water resources management mechanism in Central Asia.