Nicosia: A conference titled "Revisiting Relations Between Cyprus and the UK in an Era of Uncertainty" is set to take place at the UNESCO Amphitheatre of the University of Nicosia on April 27, 2026, from 18:00 to 19:30. The event seeks to explore the evolving geopolitical dynamics between Cyprus and the United Kingdom, with a series of discussions led by prominent academics and diplomats.
According to Cyprus News Agency, the event will commence with welcome addresses by Associate Professor Michalis Kontos, Board Member of the Cyprus Center for European and International Affairs, and Professor Tim Potier, a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for Geopolitics, University of Cambridge. The main session will feature a series of talks by distinguished speakers, including Professor Brendan Simms, Founder Director of the Centre for Geopolitics at the University of Cambridge, who will discuss "Britain and the Geopolitics of the Mediterranean: Past and Present."
Former Ambassador Nicholas Hopton, Director of the Mediterranean Programme at the Centre of Geopolitics, University of Cambridge, will present insights on "Prospects for the Region in 2026: A Geopolitical Perspective." Additionally, Professor Andreas Theophanous, President of the Cyprus Center for European and International Affairs, will address "Security Challenges in the Middle East and the British Bases in Cyprus." The session will be chaired by Mary Varda, a Research Fellow at the Cyprus Center for European and International Affairs.
Following the discussions, a Q and A session is scheduled to take place from 19:00 to 19:30, providing attendees an opportunity to engage with the speakers. The event will conclude with a reception at the Block Restaurant, University of Nicosia, from 19:30 to 20:30. Interested participants are requested to RSVP by April 26, 2026.