The crisis over Mavi Marmara raid and drilling attempts of South Cyprus and the Turkish reactions over those crises is discussed by the academicians.
Turkey cannot declare exclusive economic zone which is for 200 miles because of the unsuitable geographical conditions. In black sea territorial water restrictions are precise by international agreements. However for the Aegean, by Bern Treaty parties cannot investigate natural gas except for 6 miles from their shore in Aegean Sea. But circumstances in Mediterranean Sea are different. Turkey doesn’t want to accept any agreement which bans Turkey in Mediterranean Sea. That’s why Turkey has not approved UN Convention on Sea Law 1982.
After Cyprus attempting to drill in Mediterranean Sea Turkey signed a treaty with North Cyprus Turkish Republic (NCTR). By this treaty Turkey and NCTR can drill in Mediterranean Sea. According to recommendation of Derviş Eroğlu to Ban Ki Moon, South Cyprus must interrupt acts of drilling. If there will be a drilling it must be a result of mutual will and revenues must be used for the both two sides.
It is mentioned that Mavi Marmara raid was carried out 64 miles away from Gaza. This is a clear violation of International Law. But there is no authority in International Law like Domestic Law. That is the main reason of these types of violations. And in this modern age a blockade like Gaza blockade cannot be implemented. Turkey doesn’t recognize this blockade and will carry this issue to IJC. Investigation can be made in two ways; States can empower the court and decision must be approved at UN. About Palmer report; participants emphasized that the committee was not made up of lawyers. Naturally Turkey cannot consider this report.