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Cyprus & the never-ending search for a solution: What next?






EVENT
Tuesday, 03 November 2020

Speakers

Ahmet Sözen
Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations, Eastern Mediterranean University
Anna Koukkides-Procopiou
Senior Fellow, Cyprus Center for European and International Affairs, University of Nicosia
James Ker-Lindsay
Visiting Professor, London School of Economics




Moderator(S)

Amanda Paul
Senior Policy Analyst, European Policy Centre


This online policy dialogue, held on 3 November 2020, analysed the consequences of the Turkish Cypriot leadership election and the possible scenarios for a solution to the Cyprus problem. The discussion focused on Turkey’s role in the region and examined the challenges and opportunities for reunification. Ahmet Sözen, Professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at the Eastern Mediterranean University, gave a summary of recent developments and emphasized the importance of engagement. Anna Koukkides-Procopiou, Senior Fellow in the Cyprus Center for European and International Affairs at the University of Nicosia, presented the Greek Cypriot perspective highlighting the multiple dimensions of the issue. James Ker-Lindsay, Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics, outlined the obstacles to finding a solution, but emphasized the need to seize the current opportunity. The event was moderated by EPC Senior Policy Analyst Amanda Paul. 



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