Storm Clouds over Cyprus A Briefing Author:Clement H. Dodd, Dodd Clement Within a few years the Greek Cypriot part of the island may well be admitted to membership of the European Union without the Turkish Cypriot North. The South is recognized by all states save Turkey as the Republic of Cyprus. The resulting estrangement of Turkey from Europe could be in prospect with serious implications for Turkey's role in a les... more »s than stable part of the world whose oil resources are of universal importance.« less