The Cyprus Issue at the 36th Anniversary of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus

Abstract

Cyprus Issue is a still existing dispute, which have not been brought to a conclusion by the international society, continuing to be relevant. Purpose of this present article is the evaluation of the Cyprus Issue, an international process caused by the Cypriot Greeks’ violation of constitution whose list of guarantors included Turkish Republic, which resulted in foundation of Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus whom celebrated its 36 Anniversary of Foundation this year. For this purpose, with regards to related necessary scientific studies; geographical properties of Cyprus were referred, history of Cyprus was emphasized and importance of ethnic background of Cyprus were argued and effects of these were discussed. Legal process and also the international effects of Cyprus Issue was evaluated. Root of problems regarding this Issue, undoubtedly crucial to Turkish Republic were determined and solution proposals aimed at settlement were included.