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It’s time to lift the arms embargo on Cyprus
The United States has a prime opportunity to thwart the designs of Russia, China, and Turkey in the Middle East.
- Jonathan Schanzer and Bradley Bowman
- The Hill
At the same time, it can strengthen a bilateral relationship with a democratic, European ally and enhance our defense supply base, as well.
This can all be accomplished by taking one relatively simple step: Lift the arms embargo on the Republic of Cyprus.
That Cyprus is under embargo is a head-scratcher in the first place.
The country is a member of the European Union (EU).
It has enjoyed good…