The Cold War Tension in Greece and the Continuation of British Rule in Cyprus, 1945-1950

Cyprus officially became a British Crown Colony in 1925. However, the Greek Cypriots had consistently fought for enosis which was union with Greece. As biggest population Cyprus, felt that qualified to be part of Greece state; hence they revolted against rule. This paper will expound on decision remain despite Cypriots’ effort enosis. The existing literature concerning this issue illustrates strategic geographical location being near communication route Middle East and Eastern Empire, is apparent reason retaining its sovereign power Cyprus. main objective examine other Britain still absent from literature. has focused perspective Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin his Office through method archival research records such as Bevin’s Private Papers (FO800), Cabinet (CAB), (FO371), Colonial files (CO), Defence Ministry (DEFE) House Commons Parliamentary Debate (HANSARD). finding shows Cold War tension Greece, Civil (1946-1949), encouraged reject any proposals or initiatives favoured idea returned There possibility communist insurgents took over given successfully formed provisional government northern worried would also turn if it ceded during crucial time. matter endanger geostrategic most likely event wanted avoid happening.