Corfu incident, International crisis in Greece
The Corfu incident was a 1923 diplomatic and military confrontation between Greece and Italy.
It began when an Italian general heading a commission to resolve a border dispute was murdered on Greek soil.
The event highlighted the weaknesses in the League of Nations and shifted international attitudes post-World War I.
Studying the Corfu incident helps scholars understand early 20th-century diplomatic tensions and conflict resolution.
This conflict saw direct action against a state for crimes occurring on its territory, despite not being deemed responsible.
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