Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Defense Ministry

The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Defense Ministry oversees the military forces, security policies, and defense strategies of the Turkish Cypriot administration in northern Cyprus. Its responsibilities include maintaining national security, coordinating defense operations, and managing military personnel and resources, primarily consisting of the Turkish Cypriot Security Forces. Although its authority is recognized only within Northern Cyprus, it functions as the key government body responsible for the region's defense, operating under policies aligned with Turkey’s influence and support.