In 1956, Cyprus found itself at the center of a heated debate in the United Kingdom. Amid the growing push for independence on the island, which had been a crown colony since 1925, London was accused at home and abroad of repressing the Cypriot people’s right to self-determination. Prime Minister Anthony Eden tried to make […]
Cyprus’ Indispensable Role in the Mediterranean
The island’s location and natural resources have made it a target for ambitious neighbors and rival powers.
