Updates
Updates
ISPD GREEN PODCAST - US Withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on Climate Change
In the new episode of the ISPD GREEN PODCAST series, Dr. Odysseas Christou, hosts Dr. Michalis Kontos. The topic of discussion is the withdrawal of US from the Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
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The Theological School of Halki and Its Mission
Intervention by Ioannis N. Grigoriadis, Senior Research Fellow at ISPD, entitled "The Halki Theological School and Its Mission", in the newspaper “Ta Nea”,
February 15, 2025
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February 15, 2025
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ISPD POLITICS PODCAST - The necessary reforms in the Police and the relevant Ministry
In the new episode of the ISPD POLITICS PODCAST series, Dr. Critonas Dionysiou, hosts Mr. Iosif Fragos, with topic of discussion the necessary reforms in the Police and the relevant Ministry.
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The Middle East Boils Over with Trump's Plans for Gaza
Television intervention by Gabriel Charitos, Senior Analyst at ISPD, entitled "The Middle East Boils Over with Trump’s Plans for Gaza", on the show Status Quo
February 12, 2025
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February 12, 2025
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The Logical Existential Paradox of Teleportation
Intervention by Panagiotis Christias, Senior Research Fellow at ISPD, entitled "The Logical Existential Paradox of Teleportation", in Kathimerini (Cyprus),
February 17, 2025
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February 17, 2025
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The Proposal for Selecting a Presidential Candidate from the DISY Base
Article by Christoforos Fokaides, President of ISPD, titled «The Proposal for Selecting a Presidential Candidate from the DISY Base», in the newspaper
Kathimerini (Cyprus),
February 10, 2025
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February 10, 2025
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Recent Publications
Recent Publications
When terrorist organizations become governments: How the normalization of organizations like HTS in Syria is shaping a new paradigm in international relations
January 2025 – Analysis Paper by Dr. Triantafyllos Karatrantos.
The recent developments in Syria, with the seizure of power and the eventual formation of a government by the recognized terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have sparked a major discussion on how terrorist organizations, involved in sectarian and civil conflicts, take control of countries with weapons and make efforts for normalization...
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The recent developments in Syria, with the seizure of power and the eventual formation of a government by the recognized terrorist organization Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), have sparked a major discussion on how terrorist organizations, involved in sectarian and civil conflicts, take control of countries with weapons and make efforts for normalization...
[Read here]
The Middle East is reshaping: What 2025 holds
December 2024 - Analysis Paper by Dr. Gabriel Charitos.
In an exceptionally insightful analysis on the current fluid situation in the Middle East, our Institute's Senior Analyst, Dr. Gabriel Charitos, assesses the tumultuous events that marked 2024 and attempts to forecast how developments are expected to unfold in 2025.
[Read here]
In an exceptionally insightful analysis on the current fluid situation in the Middle East, our Institute's Senior Analyst, Dr. Gabriel Charitos, assesses the tumultuous events that marked 2024 and attempts to forecast how developments are expected to unfold in 2025.
[Read here]
Elon Musk: "The First Friend" of President Trump: What does the entry into politics of the richest man on the planet signify
January 2025 – Opinion Article by Mrs. Anna Koukkidi-Prokopiou.
During Donald Trump's election campaign, throughout the United States, not only were his family members and the rarely seen future First Lady by his side, but also the ambitious future First Friend of the First Citizen of the United States...
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During Donald Trump's election campaign, throughout the United States, not only were his family members and the rarely seen future First Lady by his side, but also the ambitious future First Friend of the First Citizen of the United States...
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The case of Apostolidis Vs Orams and the Cyprus issue: A critical appraisal
November 2024 - Opinion Article by Prof. Nikitas Xatzimichael.
A critical assessment of the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union in the case of Apostolides Vs Orams, within the broader context of examining the role that civil courts can play, is undertaken in an analytical paper published on the Institute's website by Professor of Law at the University of Cyprus and Member of the Scientific Council of the Institute, Dr. Nikitas Xatzimichael.
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A critical assessment of the decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union in the case of Apostolides Vs Orams, within the broader context of examining the role that civil courts can play, is undertaken in an analytical paper published on the Institute's website by Professor of Law at the University of Cyprus and Member of the Scientific Council of the Institute, Dr. Nikitas Xatzimichael.
[Read here]
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...
[Read here]
"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
[Secure the book]
Activities
Activities
Upcoming EVENT
Mar142025
Conference: "Crisis Prevention and Management in the New Trump Era"
Activity Type: Evening Event
Location: Elias Beach Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus
Time & Date: Friday, March 14, 6:00 PM
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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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