Updates
Updates
Fellow’s Media Interventions
Every Monday on social media, selected interventions by our fellows on key current affairs issues.- 🔵 Analyses
- 🔵 Commentary
- 🔵 Opinion Articles
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ISPD GREEN PODCAST: Energy Storage Through Batteries
Ms. Magdalini Christofi hosts Dr. Paris Fokaides. Dr. Fokaides examines energy storage through batteries, analyzing modern technologies that enhance the use of renewable sources, as well as the challenges of safety, cost, and sustainability.
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Conference: “Superpowers and Institutional Counterbalances in the Republic of Cyprus”
The Institute of Studies for Politics and Democracy, in collaboration with UCLan University, is co-organizing a conference entitled “Superpowers and Institutional Counterbalances in the Republic of Cyprus” on Wednesday, November 12, at 6:00 p.m.
The Seminar, held under the auspices of the President of the House of Representatives and of the Democratic Rally, Ms. Annita Demetriou, will take place at House of Letters and Arts in Larnaca.
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Αsk the Experts: SAFE and European Defence
In the new episode of the 'Ask the Experts' series, Dr. Rebecca Pedi answers critical questions regarding the SAFE programme. Does SAFE really constitute the starting point for the formation of a common European defence, or are we still a long way off? The series is edited by Andreas Michael.
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ISPD POLITICS PODCAST: Reform of the Office of the Attorney General
In the new episode of the ISPD Politics Podcasts, Dr. Kriton Dionysiou talks with Dr. Petros Konstantinidis about the reform of the institution of the Attorney General. Which constitutional changes are considered necessary to ensure the genuine independence of the Attorney General / Public Prosecutor?
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ISPD Quiz
Put your knowledge to the test!
The Quiz will remain open until October 15, and participants who answer correctly will enter a draw for unique prizes.
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The Quiz will remain open until October 15, and participants who answer correctly will enter a draw for unique prizes.
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Recent Publications
Recent Publications
Syria after Assad: Challenges and Prospects in a Changing Regional Environment
September 2025 – Analysis Paper by Mr. Giorgos Menesian
In a particularly interesting analysis paper, Mr. Giorgos Menesian examines the rapid developments in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, which mark a historic crossroads for the country and the region. The rise to power of Ahmed al-Saraa (former leader of HTS) encapsulates the challenges of political transition, state reconstruction, and the need for international legitimacy…
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In a particularly interesting analysis paper, Mr. Giorgos Menesian examines the rapid developments in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, which mark a historic crossroads for the country and the region. The rise to power of Ahmed al-Saraa (former leader of HTS) encapsulates the challenges of political transition, state reconstruction, and the need for international legitimacy…
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"Presidential elections" in the occupied areas: In the shadow of Ankara and under a climate of uncertainty
June 2025 – Analysis Paper by Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias
In his new analysis paper, Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias, Senior Analyst at our Institute, offers a thorough analysis of the upcoming “presidential elections” in the occupied areas, against the backdrop of Ankara’s multifaceted support for Ersin Tatar and the escalating rhetoric in favor of a two-state solution...
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In his new analysis paper, Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias, Senior Analyst at our Institute, offers a thorough analysis of the upcoming “presidential elections” in the occupied areas, against the backdrop of Ankara’s multifaceted support for Ersin Tatar and the escalating rhetoric in favor of a two-state solution...
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The existential dilemma of the Turkish Cypriots: Tatar versus Erhürman
September 2025 – Analysis Paper by Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias
In a critical analysis, Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias, Senior Analyst at our Institute, examines the pivotal “presidential elections” of the Turkish Cypriots in October 2025, which have emerged as an existential dilemma for the community. The confrontation between Ersin Tatar, a proponent of a two-state solution with covert or even open support from Ankara, and Tufan Erhürman, who proposes a “loose federation” model, encapsulates deep ideological and political divisions.
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In a critical analysis, Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias, Senior Analyst at our Institute, examines the pivotal “presidential elections” of the Turkish Cypriots in October 2025, which have emerged as an existential dilemma for the community. The confrontation between Ersin Tatar, a proponent of a two-state solution with covert or even open support from Ankara, and Tufan Erhürman, who proposes a “loose federation” model, encapsulates deep ideological and political divisions.
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Border Security and Migration Management: The New European Framework
June 2025 – Analysis Paper by Dr. Triantafyllos Karatrantos
In a particularly insightful analysis, Dr. Triantafyllos Karatrantos, Senior Research Fellow at our Institute, examines the new European policies on border security and migration management. On the occasion of the ProtectEU strategy and the challenges posed by hybrid threats and the instrumentalization of migration...
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In a particularly insightful analysis, Dr. Triantafyllos Karatrantos, Senior Research Fellow at our Institute, examines the new European policies on border security and migration management. On the occasion of the ProtectEU strategy and the challenges posed by hybrid threats and the instrumentalization of migration...
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The European Union facing the challenge of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
September 2025 - Analysis Paper by Dr. Eleni I. Kapsokoli
In an extensive and well-documented analysis, Dr. Eleni Kapsokoli, a Research Fellow at our Institute, examines the rapid development of unmanned aerial vehicles and their decisive role in contemporary conflicts, such as in Armenia–Azerbaijan and in the Russia–Ukraine war…
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In an extensive and well-documented analysis, Dr. Eleni Kapsokoli, a Research Fellow at our Institute, examines the rapid development of unmanned aerial vehicles and their decisive role in contemporary conflicts, such as in Armenia–Azerbaijan and in the Russia–Ukraine war…
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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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Activities
Activities
Upcoming event
NOV122025
Conference: “Superpowers and Institutional Counterbalances in the Republic of Cyprus”
Type of Activity: Conference
Location: House of Letters and Arts, Larnaca
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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PAST 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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Book of the Month
Book of the Month
