This academic analysis explores the enduring strategic significance of the Turkish Straits—a vital waterway connecting the Black Sea to the Mediterranean and a key geopolitical chokepoint. The Straits, acting as a natural bridge between Europe and Asia, are central to Eurasian stability and have historically been a focal point in international strategic considerations. Highlighting Türkiye's role in managing this crucial passage, the analysis underscores the meticulous enforcement of the 1936 Montreux Straits Convention by Türkiye, especially in light of recent geopolitical challenges such as the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Convention, designed to regulate navigation while ensuring regional security, is depicted as a cornerstone of peace and stability in the region. Türkiye's balanced implementation amidst war underscores its commitment to safeguarding both regional and global security interests. Moreover, the report criticizes attempts by external actors to reinterpret or challenge the Convention's provisions, arguing that such actions threaten to destabilize the established security order. It concludes by emphasizing the Montreux Convention's role as an indispensable regional and global security mechanism, warning against any efforts to undermine its authority or Türkiye's sovereign enforcement rights.
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