Cyprus: A historic venue of big power intrigues
LONDON — Cyprus, a small, divided island nation in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, has played an outsized role throughout history because of its status as a jewel coveted by much bigger powers.
Its strategic location between three continents — Europe, Africa and Asia — has made it a prize, economically and politically.
Reunification talks on the island are at a critical juncture, with top officials from Britain, Greece, and Turkey joining the meeting in Geneva on Thursday to tackle the thorny issue of security.
Here’s a look at Cyprus through the ages: