Updates
Updates
Conference: “Superpowers and Institutional Counterbalances in the Republic of Cyprus”
The Institute of Studies for Politics and Democracy, in collaboration with UCLan University, is co-organizing a conference entitled “Superpowers and Institutional Counterbalances in the Republic of Cyprus” on Wednesday, November 12, at 6:00 p.m.
The Seminar, held under the auspices of the President of the House of Representatives and of the Democratic Rally, Ms. Annita Demetriou, will take place at House of Letters and Arts in Larnaca.
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ASK THE EXPERTS: Contradictory indications regarding the implementation of the Trump plan in Gaza
In the new episode of the Ask the Experts series, Dr. Gabriel Charitos, Senior Analyst at the Institute, answers key questions regarding the implementation of the Trump plan to end the war in Gaza. Has the war ended? How is the current situation on the ground assessed? Could we say that a form of anti-American sentiment exists or is being cultivated in today’s Israel? How does Israeli public opinion view the operation of the multinational command center, CMCC?
The series is curated by Mr. Andreas Michael.
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TURKISH CYPRIOT ISSUES ANALYSIS UNIT
Responding to the need for a more comprehensive understanding of developments within the Turkish Cypriot community, the Institute of Studies for Politics and Democracy has recently established the Unit for the Analysis of Turkish Cypriot Affairs.
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ISPD GREEN PODCAST: Great Sea Interconnector: Challenges and Prospects
Ms. Magdalini Christofi, Lawyer and PhD Candidate in Energy and Environmental Law at the European University Cyprus, hosts Mr. Pavlos Liassides, Coordinator of the Policy Production Team for Energy of DISY. Among other things, he answers questions such as: To what extent can Cyprus, through the GSI, play a role in broader geostrategic plans related to energy? What is the realistic implementation timeline, and which obstacles must be overcome first?
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ISPD POLITICS PODCAST: In memoriam: Kaiti Kliridou – Her work and legacy
In the new episode of the ISPD Politics Podcasts series, Dr. Kriton Dionysiou, Lecturer in Law at the University of Limassol and Member of the Board of Directors of ISPD, talks with Mrs. Rena Choplarou, Research Fellow at ISPD, about the work and legacy of the late Kaiti Clerides.
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Recent Publications
Recent Publications
The sweeping victory of Tufan Erhürman: A second reading of the major upset in the “elections” for the new Turkish Cypriot leader
October 2025 - Analysis Paper by Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias
In a particularly interesting analysis, Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias, Senior Analyst at the Institute, interprets Tufan Erhyurman's sweeping victory in the "presidential elections" in the occupied territories as a turning point for the Turkish Cypriot community, reflecting a profound socio-political shift. As he points out, the overthrow of Ersin Tatar was not coincidental, but the product of a triple crisis: the suffocating economic reality, the intense reaction against Ankara's interventionism and the defense of the secular identity of Turkish Cypriots against a conservative, religious model. ...
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In a particularly interesting analysis, Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias, Senior Analyst at the Institute, interprets Tufan Erhyurman's sweeping victory in the "presidential elections" in the occupied territories as a turning point for the Turkish Cypriot community, reflecting a profound socio-political shift. As he points out, the overthrow of Ersin Tatar was not coincidental, but the product of a triple crisis: the suffocating economic reality, the intense reaction against Ankara's interventionism and the defense of the secular identity of Turkish Cypriots against a conservative, religious model. ...
[Read here (GR)]
Syria after Assad: Challenges and Prospects in a Changing Regional Environment
September 2025 – Analysis Paper by Mr. Giorgos Menesian
In a particularly interesting analysis paper, Mr. Giorgos Menesian examines the rapid developments in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, which mark a historic crossroads for the country and the region. The rise to power of Ahmed al-Saraa (former leader of HTS) encapsulates the challenges of political transition, state reconstruction, and the need for international legitimacy…
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In a particularly interesting analysis paper, Mr. Giorgos Menesian examines the rapid developments in Syria following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, which mark a historic crossroads for the country and the region. The rise to power of Ahmed al-Saraa (former leader of HTS) encapsulates the challenges of political transition, state reconstruction, and the need for international legitimacy…
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Social media and the formation of political perceptions in Cyprus:
A critical approach
October 2025- Analysis Paper by Dr. Paschalia (Lia) Spyridou
In an extensive and in-depth analysis, Dr. Paschalia (Lia) Spyridou, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Internet Studies at the Cyprus University of Technology, examines the decisive role of social media in shaping political information and participation, with an emphasis on Cypriot society. Through Dr. Spyridou's analysis, it is revealed how digital platforms such as Facebook, X and TikTok are reshaping public discourse, political communication and the relationship of citizens with institutions. ...
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In an extensive and in-depth analysis, Dr. Paschalia (Lia) Spyridou, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication and Internet Studies at the Cyprus University of Technology, examines the decisive role of social media in shaping political information and participation, with an emphasis on Cypriot society. Through Dr. Spyridou's analysis, it is revealed how digital platforms such as Facebook, X and TikTok are reshaping public discourse, political communication and the relationship of citizens with institutions. ...
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The existential dilemma of the Turkish Cypriots: Tatar versus Erhürman
September 2025 – Analysis Paper by Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias
In a critical analysis, Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias, Senior Analyst at our Institute, examines the pivotal “presidential elections” of the Turkish Cypriots in October 2025, which have emerged as an existential dilemma for the community. The confrontation between Ersin Tatar, a proponent of a two-state solution with covert or even open support from Ankara, and Tufan Erhürman, who proposes a “loose federation” model, encapsulates deep ideological and political divisions.
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In a critical analysis, Dr. Nikolaos Stelgias, Senior Analyst at our Institute, examines the pivotal “presidential elections” of the Turkish Cypriots in October 2025, which have emerged as an existential dilemma for the community. The confrontation between Ersin Tatar, a proponent of a two-state solution with covert or even open support from Ankara, and Tufan Erhürman, who proposes a “loose federation” model, encapsulates deep ideological and political divisions.
[Read here (GR)]
Automatic indexation and the constitutional order: Limits, Balances, and Challenges
October 2025 - Analysis Paper by Dr. Kriton Dionysiou
In a thorough legal analysis, Dr. Kriton Dionysiou, Lecturer in Law at the University of Limassol and Member of the Board of Directors of the Institute, examines the relationship between the Automatic Indexation (AIA) mechanism and the constitutional order. He analyzes how AIA, as an institutional tool of social protection, can conflict with freedom of contract and private autonomy, raising constitutional issues when it is imposed by law on existing employment contracts. ...
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In a thorough legal analysis, Dr. Kriton Dionysiou, Lecturer in Law at the University of Limassol and Member of the Board of Directors of the Institute, examines the relationship between the Automatic Indexation (AIA) mechanism and the constitutional order. He analyzes how AIA, as an institutional tool of social protection, can conflict with freedom of contract and private autonomy, raising constitutional issues when it is imposed by law on existing employment contracts. ...
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The European Union facing the challenge of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
September 2025 - Analysis Paper by Dr. Eleni I. Kapsokoli
In an extensive and well-documented analysis, Dr. Eleni Kapsokoli, a Research Fellow at our Institute, examines the rapid development of unmanned aerial vehicles and their decisive role in contemporary conflicts, such as in Armenia–Azerbaijan and in the Russia–Ukraine war…
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In an extensive and well-documented analysis, Dr. Eleni Kapsokoli, a Research Fellow at our Institute, examines the rapid development of unmanned aerial vehicles and their decisive role in contemporary conflicts, such as in Armenia–Azerbaijan and in the Russia–Ukraine war…
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Activities
Activities
Upcoming event
NOV122025
Conference: “Superpowers and Institutional Counterbalances in the Republic of Cyprus”
Type of Activity: Conference
Location: House of Letters and Arts, Larnaca
Date and Time: Wednesday, November 12, 2025
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UPCOMING EVENT
Dec82025
The “election” of Erhürman as the new leader of the Turkish Cypriot community: A second reading
Type of Activity: Closed policy meeting
Location: Nicosia
Date and Time: Monday, December 8, 2025
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