Turkey intervened in the problem with the Peace Operation by using its guarantor right on the island. Since then, people have been living in peace without any fear and threat. Nine years after the Peace Operation, The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus was declared as an independent republic in 1983 with a government system modelled on Western Democratic Systems. It is recognised only by Turkey and the government of Southern Cyprus is the internationally recognised government of the Island. Intercommunal talks between the Greek and Turkish sides, in Cyprus, have been going on for many years and they are trying to adapt the concept of federation to the expectations of the two participating sides.
Federation is a very sensible way of governing a diverse structure.
As with many aspects of political systems, history and culture are the strongest factors behind the choice of a federal system of government. It seems unrealistic and optimistic to put the clock back to 1960, suggesting that the two peoples of Cyprus can live together without feeling suspicious and a sense of mistrust. Its strategic placement attracted a lot of invaders. In 1570 the Turks gained control of the island until 1878. That year, an agreement was reached between Great Britain and Turkey where Cyprus was given to Great Britain.