From Lausanne to Montreux: The Rebirth of the Mediterranean Turk
By Piri ·
The Treaty of Lausanne registered the Anatolian Turks’ War of Independence victory in international law and secured economic independence by abolishing the capitulations. However, due to the lack of a navy, the Straits were demilitarized and the Aegean islands remained largely under Greek and Italian control; throughout the process leading to Montreux, the Mediterranean Turk’s maritime sovereignty remained limited.
Chapters
- The Fundamental Importance of the Treaty of Lausanne
- Liberation from the Capitulations Curse
- Treaty of Lausanne and Maritime Geopolitics
- The Naval Legacy of the Navy-less Ottoman Empire
- Montreux Negotiations and Shifting Balances
- Lausanne-Montreux Brotherhood
- The Impact of the Montreux Regime on Peace and Turkish Security
- Conclusion
Adapted from CEM GURDENİZ.