In the intricate world of international politics and corporate strategies, the orchestration of narratives is often conducted behind the scenes, shrouded in the cloak of diplomacy. Yet, in the case of a recent publication by Philenews concerning Cyprus's energy landscape, the meticulously crafted content has raised eyebrows and calls for a closer examination of potential ulterior motives.

Chevron's Covert Role? To astute observers, it becomes increasingly evident that major energy players like Chevron, in possible conjunction with Shell and Egypt, likely played a role in shaping the narrative of this article. Such a notion raises the disconcerting prospect of external corporate interests exerting influence over Cyprus's energy dynamics. However, such collaborative endeavors seldom see the light of day, leaving us to ponder the question: Why invest such substantial effort in an article unless there exists a hidden agenda? The problem maybe that Chevron thinks Cyprus and its allies are as dumb as they look –“ as Chevron got to ground with its PR agencies and allies in Cyprus the opposing side in the Ministry and the Cypriot side was watching. This is all inevitable and good to be out in the open” said an experienced advisor about the situation.

The PR Nexus - The logical deduction leads us to the likelihood of a local public relations firm in Cyprus serving as a conduit for this carefully curated narrative. Chevron, a multinational energy giant, has a history of enlisting the services of PR advisors, with Action Global in Cyprus being one such example. Could they have retained the services of a surrogate writer to bring a Chevron styled view to the table so as to counter whats increasingly pro-Cypriot narrative in the media around the Cyprus-Vs-Chevron negotiations?

The intention seems clear: to "set the record straight" through an in-depth, fear-inducing thesis-style article, strategically unveiled just one week before the critical November 5th deadline.

The motive? To sway the Cypriot government's stance through the court of public opinion, cautioning against the dire consequences of rejecting Chevron's proposed deal, particularly the loss of opportunity to develop the Aphrodite gas field. This calculated maneuver not only reeks of arrogance but also carries an air of condescension.

An Unwarranted Assumption - Implicit in this narrative is the assumption that Chevron, or those aligned with and propelling its interests forward, firmly believe in their moral high ground and correctness of approach across the industrial-financial-political approach to Cyprus development of the Aphrodite gas find.