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The Cyprus Gordian Knot: An Intractable Ethnic Conflict.
- Source :
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Nationalism & Ethnic Politics . 2011, Vol. 17 Issue 2, p117-139. 23p. - Publication Year :
- 2011
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Abstract
- This article addresses the reasons for the nonresolution of the Cyprus problem and for its legendary intractability. It starts by highlighting three distinct features of the Cyprus problem followed by a historical account, with emphasis on attempts at a settlement. The third and fourth parts examine the window of opportunity of 1999-2004 (Cyprus's European Union accession process and the Annan Plan) and the reasons for its spectacular failure, and the more recent negotiation (2008-10) that was initially promising but is now hanging from a thread. The last part focuses on nine reasons for the impasse that has made the Cyprus conflict impervious to reunification and resolution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13537113
- Volume :
- 17
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Nationalism & Ethnic Politics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 61157302
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/13537113.2011.575309