Updates
Updates
“Electric Interconnection of Cyprus – Greece: The techno-economic aspects.”
“The Closed Working Meeting of the Institute of Political and Democracy Studies (I.S.P.D.) on the topic ‘Electric Interconnection of Cyprus – Greece: The techno-economic aspects’ was successfully held at Frederick University.
Closed meetings are conducted based on the Chatham House Rule to facilitate open discussion and free thinking.
[Read more here]”
“For the proponents of ‘permanent concern.’”
“Article by Panagiotis Tsakonas, Member of the Scientific Council of ISPD, titled ‘For the proponents of “permanent concern,”’ in the newspaper ‘To Vima ton Athinon,’
October 20, 2024.
[Read more here]”
[Read more here]”
“Two scenarios for Gaza after the assassination of Sinwar.”
“Interview with Konstantinos Filis, Senior Research Fellow of ISPD, on the topic ‘Two scenarios for Gaza after the assassination of Sinwar,’ on CNN Greece, October 19, 2024.
[See here]”
[See here]”
Cyprus in the Age of polycrisis: 24 Q&A about the Major Challenges
The first presentation of the book of the Institute of Political and Democracy Studies entitled "Cyprus in the Age of Multicrises: The Great Challenges in 24 Questions and Answers", which took place on October 2nd at the "To Erma" Bookstore-Cafe Reading Room, took place with great success.. [more GR]
"The Supreme Court decided to suspend the Auditor General"
Hear an in-depth analysis of the Court's decision in the highly acclaimed court case. Dr. Kriton Dionysiou hosts the President of the Department of Law Univ. Cyprus Dr. Kostas Paraskeva in the new episode of the ISPD Politics Podcast.
[Listen here]
[Listen here]
The Greece-Cyprus electrical interconnection project
Dr. Odysseas Christou, Associate Professor at
University of Nicosia and member of the Scientific Committee
Council of the Institute discusses with Associate
Professor of the University of Frederick and Senior
Research Fellow of the Institute, subject matter expert
energy, Dr. Paris Fokaides ...
[Listen here]
[Listen here]
Recent Publications
Recent Publications
Mapping the Turkish military presence in the near abroad and beyond
September 2024 –Analysis Paper by Dr. Pavlos Koktsidis. It attempts to record the mapping of Turkey's military presence in a wider geographical space starting from the Balkans, to the Caucasus and from Libya and the Horn of Africa to the Middle East.
[read more GR]
[read more GR]
Turkey's Application to Join BRICS. A new path, or a means of diplomatic coercion?
September 2024 -Analysis Paper by Dr. Michalis Kotou. The issue that arose in recent weeks in relation to Turkey's application for membership in the BRICS organization, is discussed in an analysis text published on our Institute's website, by the Associate Professor of International Relations at the University of Nicosia, Dr. Michalis Kontos.
[read more GR]
Trust in political institutions as resilience to crises
September 2024 - Pre-publication of the Book by Dr. Christoforo Fokaidis and Dr. Konstantinou Adamidis
Text that constitutes a pre-publication excerpt from the book "Cyprus in the Age of Multiple Crises: The Great Challenges in 24 Questions and Answers". As they note, the importance of this trust becomes much more critical when it comes to decisions that must be made in conditions where the consequences of a possible future crisis are not visible to public opinion.
[read more GR]
The "Fidias phainomenon", social media and the message to the political leadershipof
July 2024 - Analysis Paper by Dr. Christoforos Fokaides.
The president of the Institute, Dr. Christoforos Fokaides attempts a second reading regarding the "Fidias phenomenon", pointing out that it is, in essence, an epiphenomenon of the deep systemic crisis of the political system of Cyprus.
[read more GR]
The president of the Institute, Dr. Christoforos Fokaides attempts a second reading regarding the "Fidias phenomenon", pointing out that it is, in essence, an epiphenomenon of the deep systemic crisis of the political system of Cyprus.
[read more GR]
Automatic registration in electoral rolls: The "real" abstention rate and the "real" influence of parties
July 2024 -Research conducted by a team of our Institute demonstrates once again the necessity of passing legislation for automatic registration in electoral rolls.
Cyprus is the only country in the EU, along with Ireland, which has not yet adopted it automatic registration in the electoral rolls. [read more GR]
Cyprus is the only country in the EU, along with Ireland, which has not yet adopted it automatic registration in the electoral rolls. [read more GR]
Hezbollah's threats against Cyprus as reminder for security shelter
July 2024 - Analysis Paper
The need for security shelter is pointed out in an analysis paper by Christoforos Fokaides and Konstantinos Adamides, on the occasion of the recent threats launched against Cyprus by the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah.
The security of the wider region, they note, will be under constant threat in the coming years. [read more GR]
The need for security shelter is pointed out in an analysis paper by Christoforos Fokaides and Konstantinos Adamides, on the occasion of the recent threats launched against Cyprus by the leader of Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah.
The security of the wider region, they note, will be under constant threat in the coming years. [read more GR]
Activities
Activities
Past Event
okt162024
Can Cyprus become an international arbitration center?
Type of activity: Closed Working Meeting
Place: University of Frderick
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PasT EVENT
oct22024
Cyprus in the Age of Multiple Crises: The Grand Challenges In 24 Questions and Answers
Type of Activity: Book Presentation
Location: "To 'Erma" Bookstore - Reading Cafe, Hectoros 43, Nicosia (near Famagusta Gate)
Time: 6 p.m.
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