The Reaction of Italy in the Process Annexation of Hatay to Turkey.

Abstract

According to the Sykes-Picot Treaty of 1916, Syria was promised to France. After the Armistice of Mudros, the French occupied the Sanjak of Alexandretta. The Government of Ankara declared that this region was in National Pact because there was occupied after the armistice. Alexandretta, had remained outside of the Turkish national borders by Ankara Agreement of October 1921 while it had been accepted within the borders of National Pact. With a special status, the Sanjak of Alexandrettta was included to the territory of Syria that was under French mandate at that time. Hatay problem had emerged in 1936 due to the decision of France giving independence to Syria. Turkey, requested the transfer of Alexandretta to Turkey. Hatay first became an independent state. Hatay Assembly, decided to annexation Turkey on June 29, 1939. Italy joined the issue during this period and gave the French government a protest note on July 10, 1939. The Italian government said: Italy's government, has learned from the press that French and Turkish governments were signed an treaty for the transfer of the Sanjak of Alexandretta in Turkey on June 23. This decision is contrary to the decision of the Supreme Council of Allied Powers, which was convened in San Remo, Italy, on 24 April 1920. In order for such a decision to be made, Italy should have knowledge and permission. This decision is against the desire of the people of the region. For these reasons, Italy puts all kinds of reserves into the Turkish-French Treaty. This reaction of Italy was not very effective in the official circles of Ankara and Paris. Italy's involvement in this issue, which has nothing to do with it, is about the problems of Syria and the Near East rather than the Hatay problem. Italy has planned to establish an event in the Near East region. The most emphasized point for Italy in the interwar period is: After the war, in the Near East region, England and France were given mandate but Italy was not given a mandate. Turkey, Britain and France to come to the level of an alliance relationship, were influential in Italian politics.

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