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Power, the Best Girlfriend

Published January 11, 2026, 08:25
Power, the Best Girlfriend

The article analyzes the concept of the 'girlfriend' in politics and power, using Aristophanes' Lysistrata as a starting point. In the play, Myrrhine uses her personal relationship with her husband as a means of pressure for peace, turning the private into the public and the relationship into a bargaining tool. The author connects this principle to the recent video that circulated in Cyprus, where a politician refers to a 'girlfriend' of his, implying access and influence. The 'girlfriend' becomes a symbol of power and how it is managed, where personal relationships are used to serve private interests. The article highlights the problem of arrogance and lack of accountability in Cypriot politics, where politicians see power as something that belongs to them and are not accountable to the citizens. The lack of transparency and tolerance for rule violations create a climate of corruption and undermine democracy. Overall, the article warns of the dangers of the close relationship between politics and personal relationships, and emphasizes the need for transparency, accountability, and respect for democratic institutions.