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Nixon's Undelivered Letter to Ecevit

July 19, 2026

Nixon's letter to Ecevit, which was never delivered, could have stopped the Turkish invasion of Cyprus in 1974. The new book by Ignatios and Venizelos reveals details about Henry Kissinger's role and the political pressures involved. The investigation looks into the historical context and U.S. strategy during that time. The letter included stern warnings to Turkey. The publication of the book sheds light on the dark aspects of Cyprus and the international relations of the era.