The Chanak Crisis

The Chanak Crisis occurred in 1920, when tensions escalated between Turkey and Allied forces, especially Britain, regarding the control of the Dardanelles Strait and Turkey's future after World War I. British troops were stationed in Chanak, and nationalist Turkish forces, led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, threatened to resist. Fearing war, the British government debated military action. The crisis highlighted rising nationalism in Turkey and ultimately led to a diplomatic resolution, reinforcing Turkish sovereignty. This event was significant in shaping Turkey's modern identity and the decline of European colonial influence in the region.