Overview presentation of the history of colonisation and occupation of Cyprus up to the ongoing divide today. Learn about imperial powers presence on the island (U.S., U.K.), the role of fossil gas discoveries, normalisation with the Zionist Entity ('Israel'), and what activists across the divide are doing to fight militarisation. First presented at the 'Frontiers of Energy Imperialism' event hosted by Global South United and We Smell Gas on 5th April 2026 in Berlin.
Overview presentation of the history of colonisation and occupation of Cyprus up to the ongoing divide today. Learn about imperial powers presence on the island (U.S., U.K.), the role of fossil gas discoveries, normalisation with the Zionist Entity ('Israel'), and what activists across the divide are doing to fight militarisation. First presented at the 'Frontiers of Energy Imperialism' event hosted by Global South United and We Smell Gas on 5th April 2026 in Berlin.
history, cyprus, divide, troubles, NobleEnergies, ENI, Total, Israel, Palestine, EuroAsia Connector, Conscientious objector, military bases
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