Updates
Updates
ISPD GREEN PODCAST: Developments arising from the Conference of the Parties (COP 29) in Baku
In the new episode of the ISPD GREEN PODCAST series, Dr. Odysseas Christou, hosts Dr. Phoebe Kountouri. The subject of discussion is the Conference of the Parties (COP 29) in Baku for the revision of the International Convention to Combat Climate Change and the update of the Paris Agreement.
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"Facts and Myths about the Theological School of Halki"
Article by Ioannis N. Grigoriadis, Senior Research Fellow at ISPD, titled "Facts and Myths about the Theological School of Halki," published in the newspaper TA NEA, January 13, 2025.
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ISPD POLITICS PODCAST:
Syria: The next day
In the new episode of the ISPD POLITICS PODCAST series,
Dr. Kriton Dionysiou, hosts Dr. Zenon Tziarras,
Lecturer of Turkish and Middle Eastern Studies at the
University of Cyprus, entitled “Syria: The Next Day”.
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"Ankara's Stance on the Cyprus Issue"
Article by Christoforos Fokaides, President of ISPD, titled "Ankara's Stance on the Cyprus Issue," published in the newspaper Phileleftheros, January 12, 2025.
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"A Push in History"
Article by Panagiotis Christias, Senior Research Fellow at ISPD, titled "A Push in History", Kathimerini (Cyprus), January 13, 2025.
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Conference: "Modern Wars and New Threats in the Age of Multiple Crises"
On Friday, December 13, the Institute of Studies for Politics and Democracy, in partnership with the University of Neapolis Paphos, held a conference at the Attikon Cultural Centre with the theme "Contemporaries Wars and New Threats in the Age of Multicrises." The conference was particularly successful.
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Recent Publications
Recent Publications
In search of grand strategy on the Cyprus problem: The ongoing process, Ankara's attitude and the scenarios in view of "elections" in the occupied area
December 2024 - Opinion Article by Dr. Christoforos Fokaides
The president of the Institute for Political and Democracy Studies, Dr. Christoforos Fokaidis, before developments lead the Greek Cypriot side to painful dilemmas...
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The president of the Institute for Political and Democracy Studies, Dr. Christoforos Fokaidis, before developments lead the Greek Cypriot side to painful dilemmas...
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The Middle East is reshaping: What 2025 holds
December 2024 - Analysis Paper by Dr. Gabriel Charitos.
In a highly interesting analysis of the current fluid situation in the Middle East, our Institute's Senior Analyst, Dr. Gabriel Charitos, assesses the eventful developments that marked 2024 and attempts an estimation of how things are expected to evolve in 2025.
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In a highly interesting analysis of the current fluid situation in the Middle East, our Institute's Senior Analyst, Dr. Gabriel Charitos, assesses the eventful developments that marked 2024 and attempts an estimation of how things are expected to evolve in 2025.
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The case of Apostolidis Vs Orams and the Cyprus issue: A critical appraisal
November 2024 - Opinion Article by Prof. Nikitas Hatzimichael.
A critical assessment of the European Court of Justice's decision in the case of Apostolidis Vs Orams under the broader perspective of a general examination of the role that political courts can play, is attempted in an analysis text we publish on the website of our Institute, by the professor of Law at the University of Cyprus and Member of the Scientific Council of the Institute Dr. Nikitas Hatzimichael.
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A critical assessment of the European Court of Justice's decision in the case of Apostolidis Vs Orams under the broader perspective of a general examination of the role that political courts can play, is attempted in an analysis text we publish on the website of our Institute, by the professor of Law at the University of Cyprus and Member of the Scientific Council of the Institute Dr. Nikitas Hatzimichael.
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The Cypriot Right during the post-invasion period: The establishment of DISY and the transformative leadership of Glaukos Clerides
November 2024 – Opinion Article by Dr. Christoforos Fokaides.
The political transformation of the Cypriot Right that took place in the period following the invasion, within the dramatic circumstances created by the 1974 tragedy, constituted a "less likely case," according to Eckstein's definition, notes the president of the Institute, Dr. Christoforos Fokaidis, in an article published on our website, highlighting the critical role played by the transformative leadership of Glafkos Clerides.
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The political transformation of the Cypriot Right that took place in the period following the invasion, within the dramatic circumstances created by the 1974 tragedy, constituted a "less likely case," according to Eckstein's definition, notes the president of the Institute, Dr. Christoforos Fokaidis, in an article published on our website, highlighting the critical role played by the transformative leadership of Glafkos Clerides.
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Waiting for the Trump Presidency 2.0
November 2024 - Analysis Paper by Dr. Rebecca Paidi.
In an analysis paper published on our Institute's website, Dr. Paidi makes an initial assessment of what to expect from Trump's second administration, taking into account both the experience of the first term and the factors that shape the relations of the USA with other states and allies. Special attention is given by Dr. Paidi to smaller states, especially in the case of the Republic of Cyprus.
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In an analysis paper published on our Institute's website, Dr. Paidi makes an initial assessment of what to expect from Trump's second administration, taking into account both the experience of the first term and the factors that shape the relations of the USA with other states and allies. Special attention is given by Dr. Paidi to smaller states, especially in the case of the Republic of Cyprus.
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"Cyprus in the age of multiple crises: The major challenges in 24 questions and answers"
You can get the first book of the Institute of Studies for Politics and Democracy from the offices of the Institute.
Address: 2 Andrea Zakou, Office 301, 2404 Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus
Office hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tel.: 22664470
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Address: 2 Andrea Zakou, Office 301, 2404 Engomi, Nicosia, Cyprus
Office hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Tel.: 22664470
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Activities
Activities
Past Event
DEC142024
The electrical interconnection Cyprus - Greece: The geopolitical aspects
Type of Activity: Closed Meeting
Location: Hotel Alexander the Great, Paphos, Cyprus
Date and Time: Saturday, December 14, 11:00 a.m.
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PAST EVENT
DEC132024
Modern Wars and New Threats in the Age of Multicrises
Type of Activity: Conference
Location: Cultural Center "Attikon", Paphos, Cyprus
Date and Time: Friday, December 13, 5:30 p.m.
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