The Honourable Consul General of
the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Iacovos Giragosian gave a public lecture today at UNB, invited by The Centre for Hellenic Studies
Mr. Giragosian discussed the role of Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean by providing a brief survey of the political, cultural and economic history of the island as a backdrop for the island's relationship with its neighbours. He focused primarily on the island’s future role in the political arena of this region.
Mr. Giragosian discussed the role of Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean by providing a brief survey of the political, cultural and economic history of the island as a backdrop for the island's relationship with its neighbours. He focused primarily on the island’s future role in the political arena of this region.
Abstract
The current economic crisis in the European Union has brought Cyprus once again to the forefront globally. While it is most commonplace to use the term “bridge” or “crossroads” to describe Cyprus and its position on the map, it would probably be more appropriate to describe this small island-nation as sitting on the jugular vein of any empire worthy of mention. It was historically an indispensable asset, from a strategic point of view, for Great Powers, real or aspiring, and has been one of the most contested islands in the entire Mediterranean Sea. The island constitutes an interconnecting bridge between Europe, North Africa, the Near and Middle East, both in terms of perception and in terms of actions. In our times Cyprus is redefining its role as the south-eastern outpost member state of the European Union, and is facing new challenges in exploiting the recent off shore findings of hydrocarbon resources.
The current economic crisis in the European Union has brought Cyprus once again to the forefront globally. While it is most commonplace to use the term “bridge” or “crossroads” to describe Cyprus and its position on the map, it would probably be more appropriate to describe this small island-nation as sitting on the jugular vein of any empire worthy of mention. It was historically an indispensable asset, from a strategic point of view, for Great Powers, real or aspiring, and has been one of the most contested islands in the entire Mediterranean Sea. The island constitutes an interconnecting bridge between Europe, North Africa, the Near and Middle East, both in terms of perception and in terms of actions. In our times Cyprus is redefining its role as the south-eastern outpost member state of the European Union, and is facing new challenges in exploiting the recent off shore findings of hydrocarbon resources.
Το Κέντρο Ελληνικών Σπουδών του Πανεπιστημίου του New Brunswick είχε την χαρά και την τιμή να υποδεχθεί σήμερα τον Γενικό Πρόξενο της Κυπριακής Δημοκρατίας, κύριο Ιάκωβο Κιρακοσιάν. Ο κύριος Πρόξενος ανταποκρίθηκε στην πρόσκληση του Κέντρου να κάνει μια ομιλία, αναφέρθηκε στην ιστορική και στρατηγική σημασία της Μεγαλονήσου καθώς και τον ρόλο της στον διεθνή πολιτικό στίβο σήμερα. Ακολούθησε διάλογος με το κοινό και δεξίωση στο Alumni Memorial Hall του Πανεπιστημίου.
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