Updates
Updates
Conference: Turkey today: Internal challenges and the impact on foreign policy
The Institute for Political and Democratic Studies is organizing on Wednesday, July 2, at 6:00 p.m. at the Municipal Hall of Paralimni, Esperida entitled "Turkey Today: Internal Challenges and the Impact on Foreign Policy".
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Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between IMPD and the Cyprus Academy
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed at the Institute's offices on April 23 between the Cyprus Academy and the Institute for the Study of Politics and Democracy. On behalf of the Cyprus Academy, the MoU was signed by President Prof. Achilleas Emilianides, and on behalf of the Institute by President Dr. Christoforos Fokaides.
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ASK THE EXPERTS: India – Pakistan conflict: What is at stake in Kashmir?
In the new episode of the Institute of Studies for Politics and Democracy “Ask the Experts” series, Dr. Triantafyllos Karatrantos, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute, analyzes the recent crisis in Kashmir, between India and Pakistan.
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Ridiculous friendships
Article by Panagiotis Christias, Senior Research Fellow at the ISPD, titled “Ridiculous Friendships”, in Kathimerini (Cyprus),
June 9, 2025
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June 9, 2025
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New Teacher and Educational Project Evaluation System
In the latest episode of the ISPD Politics Podcasts series, Dr. Kriton Dionysiou talks with Ms. Rena Hoplarou, Research Fellow at the Institute Studies for Politics and Democracy (ISPD), analyzing the new proposal by the Ministry of Education regarding the teacher evaluation system in Cyprus…
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The Egyptian ‘salami-slicing’ and Athens’ defenses
Article by Konstantinos Filis, Senior Research Fellow at the ISPD, on the topic “The Egyptian ‘salami-slicing’ and Athens’ defenses,” in Kathimerini (Athens),
June 9, 2025
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June 9, 2025
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Recent Publications
Recent Publications
How are U.S.-China relations shaping up during Trump’s second term?
May 2025 – Analysis Paper by Dr. Pavlos I. Koktsides
This highly critical question is addressed in the analysis by Dr. Pavlos Ioannis Koktsidis, Senior Research Fellow at our Institute, who offers a penetrating examination of U.S.-China relations, focusing on the trade war, tariff increases, and geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific during Trump’s second term...
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This highly critical question is addressed in the analysis by Dr. Pavlos Ioannis Koktsidis, Senior Research Fellow at our Institute, who offers a penetrating examination of U.S.-China relations, focusing on the trade war, tariff increases, and geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific during Trump’s second term...
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On the Razor's Edge: Under the Burden of Unprecedented Polarization the Start of the "Electoral Campaign" in the T/K Community.
April 2025 - Analysis Text by Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias
In a particularly interesting analysis text, the Institute's Senior Analyst Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias, analyzes the intense socio-political polarization experienced by the Turkish Cypriot community shortly before the "presidential elections" of October 2025. The decision of the so-called "government" Oustel to allow the headscarf in schools provoked mass demonstrations, highlighting the deep gap between the secular forces...
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How the legal battles over the usurpation of Greek Cypriot properties are becoming a central issue in the “elections” in the occupied areas
May 2025 – Analysis Paper by Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias
In a particularly insightful analysis, our Institute’s Senior Analyst Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias examines how the Turkish Cypriot community perceives the consequences of the recent legal actions taken by the Republic of Cyprus regarding Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied areas...
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In a particularly insightful analysis, our Institute’s Senior Analyst Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias examines how the Turkish Cypriot community perceives the consequences of the recent legal actions taken by the Republic of Cyprus regarding Greek Cypriot properties in the occupied areas...
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Why Are Far-Right Parties Increasing Their Electoral Influence in Europe: The safety Factor
March 2025 – Analysis Paper by Dr. Triantafyllos Karatrantos.
In this particularly insightful analysis, the Institute’s Senior Research Fellow, Dr. Triantafyllos Karatrantos, examines the electoral rise of far-right parties in Europe, focusing on the role of security as a factor shaping citizens’ political choices.
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In this particularly insightful analysis, the Institute’s Senior Research Fellow, Dr. Triantafyllos Karatrantos, examines the electoral rise of far-right parties in Europe, focusing on the role of security as a factor shaping citizens’ political choices.
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How Turkey Manages Conflict and Power Politics: The War in Ukraine
April 2025 – Analysis Paper by Dr. Vasileios P. Karakasis
In a highly insightful analysis, the Institute’s Research Fellow, Dr. Vasileios P. Karakasis, examines Turkey’s strategic role in the Russia-Ukraine war, highlighting Ankara’s complex diplomatic balancing act. Despite condemning the Russian invasion, Turkey avoided Western sanctions due to its energy and trade dependence on Moscow.
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In a highly insightful analysis, the Institute’s Research Fellow, Dr. Vasileios P. Karakasis, examines Turkey’s strategic role in the Russia-Ukraine war, highlighting Ankara’s complex diplomatic balancing act. Despite condemning the Russian invasion, Turkey avoided Western sanctions due to its energy and trade dependence on Moscow.
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"Cyprus in the Era of Polycrises: The Major Challenges in 24 Questions and Answers"
You can obtain the first book published by the Institute for Studies in Politics and Democracy from the Institute’s offices.
Address: 2 Andrea Zakou Street, Office 301, 2404 Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tel.: +357 22664470
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Address: 2 Andrea Zakou Street, Office 301, 2404 Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus
Office Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tel.: +357 22664470
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Activities
Activities
UPCOMING EVENT
JUL22025
"Turkey Today: Internal Challenges and the Impact on Foreign Policy"
Type of Activity: Conference
Location: Paralimni Town Hall
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 2, 2025, 6:00 PM
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Upcoming event
JUL22025
“Closed Policy Meeting: The Turkish Cypriots, Turkey, and the Cyprus Issue”
Type of Activity: Closed policy meeting
Location: Ayia Napa
Date and Time: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
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