THE STRAITS PROBLEM AND THE MONTREUX STRAITS REGIME

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Learning Outcomes

Will be able to understand the issue of the Straits in the Ottoman Period.
Understands the period of absolute closure and its features
Understands the period and features of bilateral agreements
Understands the period and features of multilateral agreements
Will be able to explain the issue of the straits and the importance of the straits during the World War I.
Knows that the Straits are the subject of secret treaties
Explains the legal status of the straits and the transition regime according to the Treaty of Sèvres
Will be able to understand the emergence of the new state and the straits issue entering a new phase
Learns the issue of the Straits in detail at the Lausanne Conference
Interprets the Lausanne Straits Convention and its articles
Explains the reasons for the amendment of the Lausanne Straits Convention
Understands how to approach historical events and facts
Will be able to analyze how and under what historical conditions the Montreux Straits Conference was held
Knows the political developments in the world in the 1930s
Explains Turkey's diplomatic struggle and its bases
Evaluates and interprets the period according to the conditions of the period
Knows the "note" given by Turkey to the relevant states and its content.
Tells the opening preparations and process of the conference
Will be able to analyze the conflicts and their reasons that emerged at the Montreux Conference
Comprehends the main theses and justifications of the states participating in the conference
Explains the discussions between the parties at the conference with their justifications
Knows the power balances in the conference and interprets them with their reasons
Will be able to analyze the articles and importance of the Montreux Straits Convention
Explain how and under what conditions the conflicts in the conference could be resolved
Knows the signing process and articles of the contract
Interprets contract clauses
Explains the meaning of the Montreux Convention for the states parties separately
Understands the place and importance of the Montreux Conference in terms of Turkish Diplomatic History