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Turkish Cypriot Concerns Over Republic of Cyprus' Military Alliances

Published March 17, 2026, 10:17
Turkish Cypriot Concerns Over Republic of Cyprus' Military Alliances

Tufan Erhurman criticizes the military alliances and agreements of the Republic of Cyprus, arguing that Turkish Cypriots should not pay the price for mistakes that are not their own, while their will is ignored. He points out the presence of military forces from various countries in the southern part of the island and questions why the Republic of Cyprus is proceeding with such agreements without considering the consequences for Turkish Cypriots. The author agrees with Erhurman, emphasizing that Greek Cypriots also feel they are paying the price for the Turkish military presence on the island. He criticizes the lack of mutual respect for the will of the two communities and argues that such agreements should be made after a referendum in both communities. Finally, he questions the proper institutional process and the need to take into account the views of Turkish Cypriots.