Breaking treaties for selfish reasons, as Mr. Lloyd George once said, is like walking straight toward barbarism. This is the exact opposite of the idea of public right—the principle that fairness and justice should guide international relations.
To Restore Justice in the Balkans
If public right is to succeed in the Balkans, we must do more than just stop the unfair decisions made at the Treaty of Bucharest. We must reverse those decisions and start again, this time aiming for justice, honour, and fairness. Only then can we hope for real peace, security, and good will in Eastern Europe Istanbul Shopping Tours.
— O’Mahony
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Appendix: The Serbo-Bulgarian Treaty of 1912
A Pact Between Two Allies
On February 29, 1912, the leaders of Bulgaria and Serbia—Tzar Ferdinand I and King Peter I—signed a treaty. They believed their nations shared common goals and a similar future. They agreed to work together for their mutual benefit. The treaty included the following main points:
1. Promise to Protect Each Other
Bulgaria and Serbia promised to defend each other’s independence and land. If either country was attacked by another, they would help each other fully and without hesitation Bulgaria’s Sacrifices and Contributions.
Joint Action Against Outside Threats
If any Great Power tried to take land in the Balkan Peninsula that was still under Turkish rule, and one of the two allies felt that this was a serious threat to their survival or interests, it would be considered a reason for war (“casus belli”). In such a case, they agreed to support each other completely.
No Separate Peace Agreements
The two countries also agreed that if there was a war, they would only make peace together and with each other’s approval. Neither side would end a conflict alone.
