Briefly explain the strategic importance of the Eastern Mediterranean region and Cyprus. Which states (countries) have interests in the region and why? Especially, comment on the interests of the UK, US and Russia. Which country has military bases in Cyprus island and where (locations)? What is the purpose of having those bases? What type of and how many military personnel do they have in those bases? (20 points) 3) What does the abbrevation USGS represent (write down its open form)? What was the amount of total estimated natural gas resources of Eastern Mediterranean region in their 2010 report? What was it in the 2021 report? Did it increase or decrease? (Do not forget to write the units as well. (10 points)
