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Empty Rhetoric and Stalled Negotiations on the Cyprus Issue

Published January 3, 2026, 12:17
Empty Rhetoric and Stalled Negotiations on the Cyprus Issue

The author expresses disappointment with the lack of progress on the Cyprus issue, despite the government's constant speeches and publicity. They point out that the emphasis is on communication and image, rather than genuinely promoting a solution, leading to stagnation and a de facto partition. The policy of trilateral alliances is criticized, as the author believes they all have in common the exclusion of Turkey and do not offer substantial benefits to Cyprus. The attempt to create a military alliance with Israel is considered an illusion and unable to address a potential threat from Turkey. Finally, the author emphasizes that Cyprus's presidency of the Council of the EU has not led to significant policy changes.