Before the E.U.-Türkiye dance continues, Europe should consider the cost of double dealing on the Cyprus Problem: reneging on commitments to a member state, and handing Türkiye a leash with which to yank them.

In order embolden Cyprus geopolitically, a foreign policy of comprehensive engagement should be prioritized regardless of preconceived notions.

Cyprus, you have traversed the same ground for half-a-century: crying for tragedy, overcoming pain, finding friends, and reuniting neighbors. Now, it’s time stand up straight in the geopolitical arena.

Drone warfare isn’t a paradigm shift, it’s an evolutionary step in warfare. Without getting caught up in global arms races, Cyprus should aim at staying one step ahead.

It’s unlikely we’ll see Israeli paratroopers in Tehran, or Iranian jets over Al-Aqsa, but for smaller regional countries like Cyprus, how does the Israel-Iran war change national outlooks on defense.

The long-publicized failures of the U.N. mission in South Lebanon raise questions about the effectiveness of its sister force in Cyprus and about the Republic of Cyprus’ right to self-defense.