Author: Darby Canipe

Falling within the middle of the Cold War, Turkey invaded Cyprus for the first time on July 20, 1974. There were different theories surrounding the invasion and the views of governmental figures from NATO countries. Cyprus was home to Turks

In 1952 Greece joined NATO. This ally organization is a treaty formed originally between 12 western countries to fight “Soviet aggressions” (White). There were benefits for both Greece and the other countries that were already a part of this organization.