The document discusses the histories and politics of Greece, Turkey, and Cyprus. It outlines how they emerged from the Ottoman Empire and gained independence, which led to conflicts between Greece and Turkey. It then examines the domestic politics and institutions that developed in each country, including Greece's transition to democracy, Turkey's history of military rule and the recent rise of AKP, and the divided politics in Greek and Turkish Cyprus. Finally, it notes that foreign policy issues in the region continue to be shaped by the historical tensions between Greece and Turkey and the conflict over Cyprus.