Cyprus at the Crossroads

Geopolitics, Strategic Intelligence, and the Emerging Security Architecture of the Eastern Mediterranean.

This working paper examines Cyprus’s pivotal role in Eastern Mediterranean security dynamics, analysing the intersection of unresolved territorial disputes, intensifying energy geopolitics, strategic alliance shifts, and the evolving landscape of intelligence cooperation and hybrid threats. It argues that Cyprus occupies an irreplaceable position in regional and European security architecture — one that demands sustained analytical attention from policymakers, academics, and security professionals alike.

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