The Importance of The Turkish Straits and The Montreux Convention Regarding The Russia and Ukraine War
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Turkish Straits, Montreux Convention, Russia, Ukraine, Black Sea, Maritime Security, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)Abstract
The article aims to underline the important Turkish straits and the Montreaux Convention in the
contextual analysis of the Russia-Ukraine war. The paper provides a historical and geopolitical analysis of
the Turkish Straits, underlining their importance as the critical maritime passage. Further, the country's
adherence to the Montreux Convention, the effect this has had on the maritime security situation in the
Black Sea, and the greater geopolitical dynamics between NATO, Russia, and Ukraine will be discussed.
It further analyzes the implications of Russian military and maritime doctrines in the Black Sea region, with
regard to the policies and developments of Turkey that might be conceptualized on the basis of the results
of regional security concerns. Based on recent empirical data, scholarly research, and a critical review of
the existing literature, the present research aims to provide an analytical view of the importance of the
Turkish Straits in view of the ongoing conflict.
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