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The Dawn of a Dangerous Era

Published January 20, 2026, 12:36
The Dawn of a Dangerous Era

Petros Zarounas argues that the US intervention in Venezuela marks a shift in US foreign policy, with an emphasis on the Western Hemisphere and a withdrawal from the Eastern. This change creates a strategic vacuum, which regional powers, such as Turkey, may exploit to promote their revisionist plans, even using violence. Taiwan and other small countries become more vulnerable and must seek new alliances or compromise with their powerful neighbors. The author emphasizes the need for Cyprus to strengthen its defense, upgrade its alliance with Greece, and integrate into European defense mechanisms. Finally, he expresses concern about the future of the UN, pointing out that its weakening already has negative consequences for the Cyprus issue.