Quo Vadis, Cyprus?

Quo Vadis, Cyprus?

With respect to what has been said so far, it is clear that such a peculiar and sensitive issue as the Cyprus problem calls for a peculiar and sensitive solution. It is also clear that such a solution should it be viable, cannot be found based on only one side’s reality. Taking into consideration the actualities of the entire island and the entire Eastern Mediterranean, as well as the constantly changing international environment, the author sees the way paved by the Annan Plan, which was rejected by an overwhelming majority of the Greek Cypriots in the April 2004 referendum, as one of utmost achievable equilibrium.

To access the article, see LINK.

Inaugural Suna Roundtable Discussion – The Middle East on Rise: Turkey and the EU

Inaugural Suna Roundtable Discussion – The Middle East on Rise: Turkey and the EU

When we first convened the Heybeliada Talks in July 2008, we did not anticipate the meetings would last for so long. By now, it has been more than five years during which we have had fourteen rounds and several side meetings.

We believe that the Heybeliada Talks have served well in their purpose and contributed to the reconciliation process between the two communities on the island, and recently between Turkey and the Republic of Cyprus. This publication represents a selection of contributions ranging from personal experiences with the Cyprus problem, to the suggestions for the international community, which were discussed during the recent rounds. Although, it might be true that the more you read and learn about the Cyprus problem the less sure you feel about your knowledge, with full awareness we take the risk and provide you with yet another publication on this topic. We wish you happy reading.

The publication, edited by Mensur Akgün and Sylvia Tiryaki of GPoT Center, includes contributions by:
Costa Constanti | Peace via the Heart and not the Barrel of a Gun
Takis Hadjidemetriou | A United Independent Cyprus Fits in the New Era
Mete Hatay | Charalambous, Denial, and “Loud Silences”
Praxoula Antoniadou Kyriacou | Impact of the Economic Crisis: Does the Crisis Work as a Catalyst or as an Impediment to the Resolution of the Cyprus Question?
Sami Özuslu | Cyprus: The World’s Funniest Problem
Chrysostomos Pericleous | Cyprus: Reaping Time
GPoT Center would like to express gratitude to the Open Society Foundation – Turkey for their long-term support of the Heybeliada Talks and this publication.

To access the digital version see LINK.

Panoráma globálneho bezpečnostného prostredia 2006-2007

Panoráma globálneho bezpečnostného prostredia 2006-2007

Panorama of global security environment 2006-2007 is a collection of chapters written by Slovak experts on global security. Dr.Tiryaki is the opponent to chapters “Turecko: príliš pravdivé zrkadlo únie” and “Potenciál EÚ pôsobiť v prevencii a riešení konfl iktov: prípadová štúdia cyperského konfliktu a jej implikácie”

 

To access the digital version in Slovak see LINK.

The Turkish Ambassador’s Residence Book Release | Washington DC

The Turkish Ambassador’s Residence Book Release | Washington DC

On June 10, 2013 Istanbul Kultur University held a book launch for its recent publication, the Turkish Ambassador’s Residence and Cultural History of Washington DC. The book was released in Washington DC and was attended by the Turkish Ambassador to the USA, Namık Tan and other esteemed participants, including Sylvia Tiryaki who held a main role during this project.

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For a link to a clip of the Ambassador’s speech please click here.

For a link to a clip of Sylvia Tiryaki’s speech please click here.