Various associates of the ISPD and other academics respond to different key issues concerning politics in Cyprus, the wider region, and the world.
Episode 8: Ask The Experts - Climate change and steps towards a green transition
In the 8th episode of the "Ask the Experts" series, we answer the questions:
1 : It is now widely accepted that the climate crisis is already present and environmental experts are sounding the alarm. According to NASA, 2023 saw the hottest temperatures on record with an increase of about 1.2 degrees Celsius compared to the pre-industrial period in the late 19th century. To what extent can the transition to an energy sustainable world reduce this mercury threat?
2: As you already mentioned about atmospheric pollutants and the European policies that exist. Do you consider the European target of a 50% reduction in air pollution by 2030 and zero air pollution by 2050 realistic?
3 : Your published 2021 survey concluded that despite the intention to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from 78% of Europe's cities, 47% of them were not on track to achieve this goal. In the time since the survey was conducted until today, do you notice any improvement?
4: You talked about the difficulties and difficulties that exist and affect the green transition. Is it believed that artificial intelligence can contribute in the coming years towards the development, development and application of new models of energy production and distribution?
5: Let's talk more specifically about Cyprus. You talked about our role as a member state of the European Union. It is now believed that they should be the next steps and how to evaluate the progress that Cyprus has made so far in terms of the goal of the green transition and in particular in terms of the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
We host: Dr. Paris Fokaidis
Episode 7: Reformation of the institution of the Attorney General
On the occasion of his text on "The reformation of the institution of the Attorney General: A systemic approach" published on the website of the Institute, the Senior Research Fellow, Professor Nikitas Hatzimichael, proceeds with an in-depth analysis of the subject he is dealing with. Focusing on the substantive approach to the issue, he first lists the 4 elements of his own proposal. Then, with a brief historical review of the 60's, he explains how the conditions of then and now differ, necessitating revision and constitutional change. Next, it highlights the importance of comparative science during the stage of determining the changes that need to be made, while at the same time stating which countries it compares the Cyprus model to. It also outlines key challenges that may arise during a reform effort. Finally, it underlines the mission of think tanks by dividing them into three categories, namely policy formulation and promotion, explaining in what ways this is possible.
Εpisode 6: Climate Adaptation
In the 6th episode of "Ask the Experts", we answer the questions:
1 : What is climate adaptation?
2 : Very recently you contributed to the implementation of the United Nations (UN) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report that assesses the consequences of climate change. What were the results?
3 : Why is it important for societies to focus on adaptation strategies rather than just mitigation efforts?
4 : How can communities build resilience to climate change and what role does adaptation play in building resilience?
5 : Where does Cyprus stand?
6 :How can policy makers and governments contribute to effective adaptation to climate change?
In answering this, we have hosted: Georgia Savvidou
Episode 5: Analysis of protests in Israel
In the fifth episode of the Ask the Experts series, the Senior Analyst of our Institute, Dr. Gabriel Haritos, provides answers to the questions:
1: What is the cause of these unprecedented protests in Israel against the Netanyahu government and how do you explain the fact that why they have taken on such a large scale?
2: Under what conditions could we see an end to the protests?
3: Could these developments have any impact as on bilateral relations between Cyprus and Israel?
Episode 4: The European Union as a security provider in Europe
In the fourth episode of "Ask the Experts", we answer the question: "The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought to light a wider discussion on the issue of security in Europe. Could the EU, in your view, constitute a reliable security provider in Europe and, more specifically, could the EU utilise Article 42(7) of the Treaty of the EU to successfully become a reliable security provider?"
In answering this, we have hosted:
- Dr. Constantinos Filis (American College of Greece)
- Dr. Pavlos Koktsides (University of Cyprus)
- Dr. Constantinos Adamides (University of Nicosia)
Episode 3: Scenarios on the Russian invasion of Ukraine
In the third episode of "Ask the Experts", we answer the question: "What are the three most realistic scenarios of the outcome of the Russian invasion of Ukraine and what impact would these have on the rest of Europe?"
In answering this, we have hosted:
- Dr. Constantinos Filis (American College of Greece)
- Dr. Emmanuel Karagiannis (King's College London)
- Dr. Pavlos Koktsides (University of Cyprus)
Episode 2: Turkish provocations in Cyprus
In the second episode of "Ask the Experts", we answer the question: "Under which circumstances could any escalated Turkish provocations against Greece be exported to Cyprus and what kind of shape or form would these take?"
In answering this, we have hosted:
- Lt General (ret.) Andreas Pentaras
- Dr. Emmanuel Karagiannis (King's College London)
- Dr. Ioannis Grigoriadis (University of Bilkent)
Episode 1: Turkish provocations against Greece
In this first episode of "Ask the Experts", we answer the question "In your view, what are the 3 main reasons for the escalation of Turkish provocations against Greece?"
In answering this, we have hosted:
- Dr. Ioannis Grigoriadis (University of Bilkent)
- Lt General (ret.) Andreas Pentaras
- Dr. Emmanuel Karagiannis (King's College London)
