Middle East 577
MID#3325
Dispute Number: 3325
Date(s): October 2, 1902
Participants: 365 Russia/640 Turkey
Outcome (and Settlement): Yield by side B (Negotiated)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: On September 20, 1902, a Russian ambassador protested to the Sultan
about the situation in Macedonia and greatly urged that the necessary measures be
taken to improve relations. The ambassador also pointed out the lack of order among
the Albanians and their resentment of the Russian consul who was appointed at Mitro-
vitsa, European Turkey. On October 2, 1902, Turkey allowed four unarmed Russian
torpedo boats to pass through the Dardanelles. This was potentially dangerous to the
status quo because the show of force established a precedent which could endanger
Turkey’s inviolability. Neither Turkey nor any of the European Powers protested.
Coding changes: Start Date changed from September 20, 1902.
MID#128
Started in November 1905. See the narrative in the 200 United Kingdom/640 Turkey
dyad dispute list.
MID#3132
Started in August 1907. See the narrative in the 630 Iran/640 Turkey dyad dispute list.
MID#257
Started in July 1914. See the narrative in the 300 Austria-Hungary/345 Yugoslavia
dyad dispute list.
MID#3345
Dispute Number: 3345
Date(s): February 10, 1918 to March 3, 1918
Participants: 255 Germany, 640 Turkey/365 Russia
Outcome (and Settlement): Unclear (Imposed)
Fatalities: None
Narrative: As part of general conflict during World War I, the Ottomans took advan-
tage of Russian weakness and attacked and occupied territories along their joint bor-
der. The dispute is considered ended with the signing of Brest-Litovsk, which ended
Russian participation in the general war.
Coding changes: End Date changed from February 10, 1918. Outcome changed from
Unclear. Settlement changed from None.