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24th August 2021 (5 Topics)

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
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