KIBRIS'IN STRATEJİK ÖNEMİ BAĞLAMINDA ADADA ASKERİ FAALİYETLER VE İLGİLİ TARAFLARIN ASKERİ GÜCÜ

The island named Cyprus once more gets the attraction of the international public subsequent to the Annan Plan process. Regarding the strategical importance, the island being one of the most fragile balances for Turkey gets the importance in regard to the British, American, Greek and Greek Cypriot interests as well as those of Europen Union countries'. The fact that Turkish forces on the island come to an end immediately, that Turkish Forces withdraw from the island, and that Turkey keep a symbolic "ceremony company" in Cyprus is the talk of town, nowadays, especially backed by the European Union, and Annan Plan supporters. On the other hand, the British forces, some American forces, United Nations Peace Forces, and some EU forces are, due to various reasons, on duty in Cyprus. The island similar to an aircraft carrier leading towards İskenderun Bay in consideration of its geographical position seems in fact to be a multinational scene. Withdrawal of the Turkish military forces from Cyprus in the light of the present situation is unacceptable for Turkey.