Bosphorus Canal Debate
The discussion highlights the historical attempts to construct a canal in Turkey, driven by increasing maritime traffic through the Bosphorus. Despite the strategic importance of the straits and the Montreux Convention ensuring free passage, Turkey faces a dilemma as it gains no financial benefit from the shipping that traverses its waters. The growing wait times for vessels underscore the urgency of addressing this issue, yet the incentives for Turkey to invest in a new canal remain questionable.In this clip
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