Turkey To Build $25 BILLION New Canal To Rival The Suez & Panama Canals

Canal Istanbul- Turkey To Build $25 BILLION New Canal To Rival The Suez & Panama Canals
Istanbul is a lively and diverse city straddling Europe and Asia, with its strategic location along the renowned Bosphorus strait. This strait links the Black Sea with the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, making it of utmost importance. However, Turkey is now seeking further strategic advantage, and is planning to construct another link. Turkey's leader recently announced the commencement of work on a colossal canal project which could completely bypass the Bosphorus Strait. So why is Turkey constructing another canal? And why is Turkey eager to spend a staggering $25 billion on this project? Today let’s delve into Turkey’s controversial plan to build a new canal.

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0:00 Intro
1:14 Introducing Canal Istanbul
3:12 Origins of the Project
4:08 Geopolitical Significance
5:40 Motivation behind the new canal
7:35 Controversies
9:02 Benefits of the Canal
9:54 A Safer & More Efficient Route

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