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Demetrios Nicolaides

Abstract

This paper will apply the concept of conflict transformation with respect to the Cyprus dispute. It suggests a model to allow self-realisation for both communities, while at the same time providing a forum for the collaboration and/or unity of both communities. All efforts thus far to reach a settlement to the Cyprus problem have ended in failure. Although the idea of a bi-zonal, bicommunal federation (BBF) is still the primary goal of both communities, this paper will argue that an alternative political settlement should also be considered. A failure in negotiations to reunite Cyprus may lead to the perpetuation of the status quo into the indefinite future. However, there may be a third option to consider and this is explored in the idea of ‘unity in sovereignty’. 

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Keywords

Cyprus, conflict, transformation, peace, neo-functionalism, violence, Cyprus problem

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“Applying Conflict Transformation in Cyprus: A Neo-Functional Approach”. 2018. Cyprus Review 23 (1): 49-63. https://cyprusreview.org/index.php/cr/article/view/165.