Nicosia has reportedly asked for US arms and military investments, despite objections from long-time member Türkiye Cyprus has shared a long-term plan with the US on how it believes it can join NATO despite opposition from long-time member Türkiye, the Greek newspaper Kathimerini claimed on Sunday. The island is a former British colony, and remains a significant British naval base. It was left divided in 1974 after Türkiye intervened militarily to preempt possible annexation by Greece. The