Kanal Instanbul, a threat to 1936 Montreux Convention?

What is the ‘Montreux Convention’? What is its military and strategic significance in Eastern Europe? (150 Words)

Approach:

• Introduce by describing Montreux convention
• Make a Map showing Black Sea, Sea of Marmara, Turkey and Russia
• Highlight the strategic significance of the convention in the context of the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea and give a historical account of the convention.
• Current status and dispute over under construction ‘Istanbul Canal’ project
• Way Forward / Conclusion