In anticipation of an armed struggle to…
1951 CE
He discusses his ideas with Makarios but is disappointed by the archbishop's reservations about the
effectiveness of a guerrilla uprising.
From the beginning, as will be the case throughout their relationship, Grivas resents having to share
leadership with the archbishop.
Makarios, concerned about Grivas's extremism from their very first meeting, prefers to continue diplomatic efforts, particularly efforts to get the UN involved.
Entry of both Greece and Turkey into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) makes settlement of the Cyprus issue more important to the Western powers, but no new ideas are forthcoming.
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Christians, Eastern Orthodox
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Turkish people
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Greeks (Modern)
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Greece, Kingdom of
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Turkey, Republic of
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Cyprus, British Crown Colony of
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Britain (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
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United Nations, The (U.N.)
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NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
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