In the fourth article looking at the Cyprus problem from a diplomatic viewpoint, Andreas Pirishis examines how the Soviet Union scuppered a major effort by the US and UK for a solution
On many occasions we asked the US government to take a lead in efforts to solve the Cyprus problem.
When Jimmy Carter was elected US president in 1976, church bells in Cyprus were ringing in celebration. We were looking forward to the active participation of his government in a new initiative for a solution.