Hype for the Future 48I: The Geopolitical Tensions on Cyprus

Cyprus 🇨🇾 is often recognized by Western societies as a sovereign entity; however, different Cypriot territories are often contested within the island. The British Overseas Territory of Akrotiri and Dhekelia is located on the southern edge of the island, Akrotiri further west and Dhekelia further east, though the two military areas are firmly separated and clearly distinct as a result. Northern Cyprus is yet another contested territory, given the more extensive Turkish heritage of the region relative to the more extensive Greek heritage further to the south. And finally, the United Nations 🇺🇳 Buffer Zone on Cyprus, an area in which no crossing is permitted at all.