A distrust that cost Cyprus dearly

In the third article looking at the Cyprus problem from a diplomatic viewpoint, Andreas Pirishis examines the long-standing hostility towards the US and UK

During the first years of its independence, Cyprus chose to develop friendly relations with as many states as possible.

It became a member of the United Nations, and immediately thereafter, a member of the Council of Europe of which Greece and Turkey were also members. It was a political choice based on its history, civilisation, geography and economic interests.