This event, which marks the passage of 20 years since the Republic of Cyprus acceded to the European Union and 50 years since Turkey invaded the Republic, aims to explore the foreign policy orientation and geopolitical role of the Republic, the only EU member to be subject to an ongoing occupation. The event further reflects on Cypriot foreign policy prospects and debates as to whether the EU can contribute to a lawful end to the occupation, and thus the resolution of the Cypriot Issue.
Speakers
Kyriakos Kenevezos, Former Ambassador of the Republic of Cyprus in Greece
Prof. Van Coufoudakis, Professor Emeritus of Political Science & Dean Emeritus, Indiana University/Purdue University and Rector Emeritus, University of Nicosia
Dr. Klearchos A. Kyriakides, Senior Visiting Fellow, School of Law, Cyprus Campus, University of Central Lancashire (UCLan Cyprus)
Dr Mersilia Anastasiadou, [Research Fellow, University of Buckingham]
Chair and discussant
Dr Marianna Charountaki, Senior Lecturer in International Politics, School of Social & Political Sciences, University of Lincoln