Very interesting topic. Would love to hear more on this from someone who knows... just off the top of my head, can see more Soviet involvement in the ME
Well, if he loses then presumably Turkey loses to Greece, which means the Smyrna region is annexed properly, and those who were in charge come out smelling of roses, with reputations enhanced and the great idea still very much alive.
In addition, is not Constantinople now some sort of open international city with the Caliph in residence?