Updates
Updates

Imamoglu’s Arrest
Political Implications
In the new episode of the ISPD POLITICS PODCAST series, Dr. Criton Dionysiou discusses with Prof. Dimitris Triantafyllou, Professor of International Politics at Panteion University, a case already triggering political shockwaves in Turkey.
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Peace Agreement and Settlement of the Ukraine Conflict
Radio intervention by Konstantinos Filis, Senior Research Fellow at ISPD, on the topic "Peace Agreement and Settlement of the Ukraine Conflict", on Parapolitika Radio,
March 26, 2025
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March 26, 2025
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Blue Economy & Tourism: Opportunity or Challenge for Cyprus?
In the latest episode of the ISPD GREEN PODCAST series, Dr. Odysseas Christou, Head of the Green Transition Observatory, hosts Dr. Angelos Menelaou, Chair of the Department of Maritime and Commerce at Frederick University.
The discussion focuses on the challenges facing marine sustainability today...
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Protests in Turkey
Radio intervention by Ioannis N. Grigoriadis, Senior Research Fellow at ISPD, on the topic of protests in Turkey, on RIK’s Trito Programma, during the show "Proino Dromologio",
March 26, 2025
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March 26, 2025
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The New Landscape After Chevron’s Moves
Intervention by Triantafyllos Karatrantos, Senior Research Fellow at ISPD, titled "The New Landscape After Chevron’s Moves", in Kathimerini (Athens),
March 28, 2025
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March 28, 2025
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OPEN DISCUSSION: "Crisis Prevention and Management in the New Trump Era"
The Institute for Studies in Politics and Democracy, in collaboration with the University of Limassol, is organizing an open discussion titled "Crisis Prevention and Management in the New Trump Era", to be held on Friday, March 14 at 6:00 PM at Elias Beach Hotel in Limassol.
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Recent Publications
Recent Publications

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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Battle of Giants in Artificial Intelligence:
The Geopolitical Chessboard of DeepSeek
February 2025 - Analysis Paper by Dr. Eleni I. Kapsokoli.
In a particularly insightful analysis paper, our Institute's Research Fellow, Dr. Eleni I. Kapsokoli, focuses on international developments in the field of AI, prompted by the recent release of a new model by the Chinese company DeepSeek. As Dr. Kapsokoli notes, global geopolitical competition in AI is intensifying, with the US and China leading the race.
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In a particularly insightful analysis paper, our Institute's Research Fellow, Dr. Eleni I. Kapsokoli, focuses on international developments in the field of AI, prompted by the recent release of a new model by the Chinese company DeepSeek. As Dr. Kapsokoli notes, global geopolitical competition in AI is intensifying, with the US and China leading the race.
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Europe in Trump's mirror:
Six Existensial Challenges
March 2025 – Opinion Article by Dr. Revekka Paidi
In a highly compelling opinion piece, Dr. Revekka Paidi, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute, analyzes the major challenges the second Trump presidency brings for the European Union. These challenges include the questioning of the liberal international order, the destabilization of the collective security system...
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In a highly compelling opinion piece, Dr. Revekka Paidi, Senior Research Fellow at the Institute, analyzes the major challenges the second Trump presidency brings for the European Union. These challenges include the questioning of the liberal international order, the destabilization of the collective security system...
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From Monetary and Financial Crises to the Dominance of Tariffs: How the Global Economy and the EU Are Changing
February 2025 - Analysis Paper by Prof. Petros Lois.
In a comprehensive analysis paper, Petros Lois, Professor of Economics at the University of Nicosia and Head of the Economics Portfolio at the DISY Government Monitoring Council, examines the most significant crises, from the Great Depression of 1929 to the Cypriot crisis of 2012-13, highlighting their causes and consequences.
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In a comprehensive analysis paper, Petros Lois, Professor of Economics at the University of Nicosia and Head of the Economics Portfolio at the DISY Government Monitoring Council, examines the most significant crises, from the Great Depression of 1929 to the Cypriot crisis of 2012-13, highlighting their causes and consequences.
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How do Turkish Cypriot political protagonists interpret the outcome of Geneva?
March 2025 – Analysis Paper by Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias
The interpretation of the informal Cyprus conference from the perspective of Turkish Cypriot politicians is examined in the analysis paper by the Institute’s Senior Analyst, Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias. Despite the lack of substantial progress, the majority of Turkish Cypriot politicians...
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The interpretation of the informal Cyprus conference from the perspective of Turkish Cypriot politicians is examined in the analysis paper by the Institute’s Senior Analyst, Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias. Despite the lack of substantial progress, the majority of Turkish Cypriot politicians...
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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
PAST 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
Mar142025
"U.S.-Cypriot Relations, NATO, the EU, and the Cyprus Issue in the Trump Constellation"

Activity Type: Closed Political Meeting
Location: Elias Beach Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus
Time & Date: Friday, March 14, 11:00 AM
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