Exploring second-best solutions for Cyprus(response to article by Elizabeth H. Prodromou in this issue, p.5)
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The best solution to the Cyprus problem would be to reintegrate the island under a bizonal, bicommunal, federal framework. This would involve the US and the European Union putting pressure on Turkey to change its policies and to agree to a united Cyprus. However, it is important to also take into account the possibility of Cyprus becoming permanently divided. Indeed, a growing number of Greeks and Greek Cypriots privately believe that a divided Cyprus could be the least undesirable solution, as long as there are sufficient territorial and security concessions by Turkey.
Publication Name: Survival
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0039-6338
Year: 1998
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Reintegrating Cyprus: the need for a new approach
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The European Union's decision in Mar 1995 to allow Cyprus to be among the first group of countries invited to join an expanded European Union can now be regarded as misguided. Indeed, this decision has become part of wider developments with serious repercussions for peace in the Eastern Mediterranean. It can now be argued that reintegration would be the best solution for Cyprus, rather than maintaining the existing situation or formally partitioning the island. The most significant barrier to the reintegration of Cyprus is Turkey's obstructionism.
Publication Name: Survival
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0039-6338
Year: 1998
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The Cyprus problem and European security
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The UN, US and European Union must increase efforts to negotiate a settlement between the Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot communities of Cyprus to maintain future security in Europe. The EU has pledged to negotiate accession in 1998, with regional instability ensuing if only one side is willing to negotiate. Both parties should be warned that they must compromise to prevent negative consequences and the EU should assist the settlement by offering each side political and financial support.
Publication Name: Survival
Subject: International relations
ISSN: 0039-6338
Year: 1997
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