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Dr. Aristotelous: Removal of British Bases Requires Preparation

Published March 23, 2026, 20:13
Dr. Aristotelous: Removal of British Bases Requires Preparation

Dr. Aristos Aristotelous, a specialist in defense and strategy, analyzes the challenges and implications of a potential removal of the British Bases in Cyprus. He notes that removal is a complex and long-term strategic option that requires preparation, international alliances, and integration of the parameters of Greece, Turkey, and the Cyprus issue. In contrast, improving cooperation with the United Kingdom is a more readily manageable option. Dr. Aristotelous points out that Turkey, Greece, and the Cyprus issue are crucial factors in any rearrangement in the security sector. He emphasizes that the Bases are integrated into NATO's strategic architecture and that the United Kingdom's sovereignty over the Bases is considered non-negotiable. Therefore, an effort to remove them would require significant diplomatic efforts and international support.