Cyprus trapped in a quagmire where the price of peace keeps rising

The geopolitical landscape of the Eastern Mediterranean is undergoing a fundamental transformation, driven by escalating regional conflicts and shifting energy alliances.

Nearly a decade after the collapse of the 2017 Crans-Montana summit, the Republic of Cyprus finds itself deeply embedded in this volatile matrix. While UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ high-stakes initiative to convene an informal 5+1 summit represents a decisive attempt to avert permanent partition, Nicosia’s strategic...