The Cyprus conflict: an obstacle to relations between NATO and the European Union

• Autores: Blanca Palacián de Inza
• Localización: Geopolitical Overview of Conflicts 2012, 2012, ISBN 978-84-9781-794-3, págs. 48-67
• Idioma: inglés
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  • The island of Cyprus has been divided into two areas since 1974. In that year the Turkish army occupied the north of the island calling itself the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.This republic is only recognised by Turkey who, in turn, does not recognise the southern area of the island, the Republic of Cyprus, which is however recognised by the rest of the International Community.The Cyprus question, which began as an ethnic conflict in the 60s, has become an international problem of the first order.This situation, among many other domestic consequences, is causing a lack of cooperation and coordination between NATO and the European Union undermining their main tool of cooperation: the Berlin Plus agreement.