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Cyprus on the Wrong Path: Militarization and NATO

Published March 7, 2026, 09:02
Cyprus on the Wrong Path: Militarization and NATO

An opinion piece criticizes the Cypriot government's policy of militarization and alignment with NATO, deeming it wrong and dangerous. The author argues that Cyprus, due to British bases and military facilities provided to other countries, has become a target of imperialist wars. Parties such as DISY, DIKO, DIPA, and ELAM support the government's line, while AKEL proposes diplomatic solutions and the abolition of British bases. The author warns that the Christodoulides government, following the path of militarization, will end up pleading with the US and NATO for a solution to the Cyprus issue, abandoning the role of the United Nations.