Dialogos

‘Buy, Take, Impose’: The Delusions of ‘We Belong to the West’

Published January 25, 2026, 10:02
‘Buy, Take, Impose’: The Delusions of ‘We Belong to the West’

Severos Koulas analyzes the dangers of blindly aligning Cyprus with the United States, focusing on the controversial behavior of Donald Trump. Trump's attitude towards international agreements and his treatment of countries as business deals cast doubt on his credibility as a 'security guarantee' for Cyprus. The author cites the example of Greenland, where Trump expressed a desire to buy the territory, and links this logic to the possibility of creating American bases in Cyprus, like those of the British. This would mean limiting sovereignty and involvement in imperialistic plans. The criticism is directed at the view that Cyprus can rely on a 'great power' for its security, as history has shown that this leads to dependencies and risks. The author advocates for an independent and multidimensional foreign policy, as well as the resolution of the Cyprus issue based on UN resolutions and the removal of bases and guarantees. In summary, Koulas warns against the delusions of absolute alignment with a foreign power and calls for a realistic and independent approach to the security and prosperity of Cyprus.