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The Torres Strait treaty: a possible solution to the Aegean conflict
The Torres Strait treaty: a possible solution to the Aegean conflict

Author(s): Panagiotis PANTAZIS
Subject(s): Governance, International relations/trade, Peace and Conflict Studies
Published by: Editura Universităţii »Alexandru Ioan Cuza« din Iaşi
Keywords: international law; conflict resolution; bilateral relations;

Summary/Abstract: The Aegean conflict constitutes a dispute that has been affecting Greek-Turkish bilateral relations for the last five decades. It involves elements such as sovereignty, sovereign rights and national security. This paper suggests that the Torres Strait Treaty, an international agreement that provides the framework for the management of Australia and Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) maritime boundaries, can be utilised to provide a possible solution to the Aegean conflict. The resolution of the Aegean conflict would improve the political and diplomatic relations between Greece and Turkey, guarantee the security of the Aegean region and allow for the two countries to benefit from economic cooperation.

  • Issue Year: XIV/2022
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 24-41
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English