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11. HEADLINE: Historical Precedents for Modern Maritime Chokepoints GUEST: Ziyi (Emily) WangSUMMARY: Emily Wang explains how the 1936 Montreux Convention established Turkey as a durable gatekeeper for the Turkish Straits, offering lessons for modern confl
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11. HEADLINE: Historical Precedents for Modern Maritime Chokepoints GUEST: Ziyi (Emily) WangSUMMARY: Emily Wang explains how the 1936 Montreux Convention established Turkey as a durable gatekeeper for the Turkish Straits, offering lessons for modern conflicts. The treaty balanced the shared tacit interests of opposing powers like Britain and Russia. Its success highlights the importance of legally binding frameworks in managing strategic waterways.
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