This study revisits the historical context and rationale behind Türkiye’s 1974 Cyprus Peace Operation, emphasizing its legal and humanitarian justifications under the 1960 Treaty of Guarantee. Contrary to narratives focused solely on military action, the analysis underscores the systematic marginalization and persecution of Turkish Cypriots that necessitated intervention. Drawing on memoirs of key figures like Rauf Denktaş and Glafkos Clerides, the paper explores the collapse of the partnership state, failed diplomatic efforts, and the enduring impact of the Megali Idea ideology. The operation is framed as a response to existential threats and a pivotal moment in Turkish-Greek-Cypriot relations.

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