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Cyprus Leveraging Intertwined Interests

Published December 30, 2025, 14:19
Cyprus Leveraging Intertwined Interests

The article expresses disappointment with the inability of the UN and other international organizations to enforce international law and peace, as powerful countries often prioritize their own interests. It specifically refers to the case of Cyprus, which joined the EU hoping for a fair solution to the Cyprus issue, but finds that the EU is hesitant to put pressure on Turkey despite its occupation of territory and violation of international law. The author argues that Cyprus must leverage the intertwined interests of powerful countries to promote its own interests. As an example, he mentions cooperation with Israel, which has a common interest in preventing Cyprus from becoming a Turkish protectorate. Utilizing these intertwined interests is considered the only way to address the injustice and illegality that Cyprus faces. The author notes that the Christodoulides government and the Minister of Foreign Affairs have already begun to implement this tactic. The article concludes by emphasizing that Cyprus must be realistic and recognize that resolving the Cyprus issue is the only way to address the illegalities related to property seizures in the occupied territories.