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Where There is a People, There is a State…

Published February 16, 2026, 12:19
Where There is a People, There is a State…

A commentary on the statements of Tufan Erhürman, the new leader of the Turkish Cypriots, states that while he may use different language than his predecessor, Ersin Tatar, the essence of his position on the Cyprus issue remains the same. Tatar had openly stated that there are two states on the island, while Erhürman refers to two peoples, a formulation that, according to the article, implies the existence of two states. The article argues that Erhürman is trying to mislead those who want to be misled, using a milder rhetoric but maintaining the same basic position on the future of Cyprus.