What danger is Cyprus facing?

- Cyprus and Turkey both lay claim to areas of the Eastern Mediterranean, including offshore energy zones near Cyprus that may contain significant natural gas reserves.

- Military drills of both sides around Cyprus, with occasional military skirmishes near the Turkish/Cyprus border in the northern portion of the island which is administered by a Turkish Cypriot government. Military drills could also potentially escalate.

- Cyprus is a member of the European Union. Turkey is not and has long had strained relations with several EU nations. Turkish expansion would have significant diplomatic consequences which could harm economic and social stability for everyone involved within the European Community and the Near East in general.