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From Chagos to Cyprus: Is This the Beginning of the End for British Bases? (Tr: Chagos’tan Kıbrıs’a: İngiliz Üsleri İçin Yolun Sonu mu?)

From Chagos to Cyprus: Is This the Beginning of the End for British Bases? In the early hours of March 2, when an Iranian-made unmanned aerial vehicle was reportedly launched toward the hangars of RAF Akrotiri, the resulting explosion shattered not only the silence of Cyprus’s coastline, but also a long-maintained diplomatic illusion. As British forces scrambled without delay to neutralize the threat, they did not even deem it necessary to inform Cypriot authorities that this situation was effectively turning Cyprus into an open target. The United Kingdom was using the island as a de facto launchpad for regional conflicts. This incident laid bare a long-standing reality: Cyprus continues to be instrumentalized for the interests of other states, drawn into conflicts over which it exercises no control. In response, Nicosia has increasingly turned its attention to the Indian Ocean, and to the precedent set by Mauritius in relation to the Chagos Archipelago. The United Kingdom’s eventua...
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I Wish We First Tried to Understand What Was Meant (Tr: Keşke Önce Ne Anlatılmak İstenildiğini Anlasak)

I Wish We First Tried to Understand What Was Meant Dear friends, my future colleagues, and fellow citizens who are sensitive to this matter, Since yesterday, regarding my statements on the mixed marriage problem and citizenship rights in the Republic of Cyprus, I have been subjected to not only constructive criticism but also a great deal of public shaming from the northern part of the island. One of these comments came from a person whose legal knowledge and commitment to truth I deeply respect, and it was this that made me feel the need to write this comprehensive clarification. Especially to my friends who are interested in politics and law, I hope that through this text you will better understand the standpoint from which I am speaking. I believe I am obliged to be open, comprehensive, and intellectually honest not only to those who comment but to everyone. For this reason, I want to clearly express the thoughts I conveyed in that statement. First and foremost, I must emphasize a v...
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Civil Coups and Collective Memory: Have We Forgotten 2020? (Tr: Sivil Darbeler ve Toplumsal Hafıza: 2020’yi Unuttuk mu?)

Civil Coups and Collective Memory: Have We Forgotten 2020? With the annulment of Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu’s diploma, reactions have erupted across Turkey. Many believe this is President Erdoğan’s attempt to eliminate his biggest political rival. This intervention against İmamoğlu is seen as yet another link in the chain of pressure on opposition figures in Turkey. After all, figures like Selahattin Demirtaş and Ümit Özdağ have also been under judicial scrutiny for years for various reasons. Leading international media outlets have interpreted this situation as a sign of democratic backsliding in Turkey. Headlines scream: “The Turkish people’s right to vote and be elected is being usurped; this is a major human rights violation.” Indeed, what is happening in Turkey is a civil coup against the will of the people. However, there is one thing that Turkish Cypriots must not forget —this is not the first civil coup orchestrated by the system. * Of course, Turkish Cyprio...
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Turkey's Growing Importance for the EU: How Will This Impact the Cyprus Issue? (Tr: Türkiye’nin AB İçin Önemi Artıyor: Bu Durum Kıbrıs Sorununa Nasıl Yansıyacak?)

  Turkey's Growing Importance for the EU: How Will This Impact the Cyprus Issue? "Once seen as a 'peculiar' partner, Turkey has become indispensable for a weakened European Union," read headlines from various European newspapers. The fact that Turkey—home to NATO’s second-largest army and an active player in the Russia-Ukraine conflict via the Black Sea—was not invited to the meeting hosted by Emmanuel Macron with EU and NATO member states to support Ukraine has been described by political analysts as a "strategic mistake." Following the disastrous Zelenskyy-Trump meeting at the White House last week, it has become increasingly clear that Trump will not support Ukraine. As a result, a disillusioned EU, having lost hope in the U.S., is now looking to Turkey’s military strength for support. A quarter of a century ago, Turkey was an eager candidate for EU membership. However, years of distancing from Brussels, escalating diplomatic tensions with Paris and...
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US-Ukraine Relations Strain: Troubling Days Ahead for the EU (Tr: ABD ve Ukrayna Arası Geriliyor: AB İçin Sıkıntılı Günler Başlıyor)

  US-Ukraine Relations Strain: Troubling Days Ahead for the EU The latest developments regarding the United States’ stance on the war in Ukraine have underscored the need to examine the European Union’s geopolitical role from a broader perspective. What is certain is that relations between Europe and the United States have been affected by their differing approaches to the war in Ukraine, and tensions have escalated compared to the pre-Trump era. US-Ukraine relations have largely deteriorated, especially after the contentious White House meeting between Trump and Zelensky. EU leaders, during a defense and security summit held in Brussels, discussed their continued support for Ukraine and efforts to reduce their dependence on the US by establishing a more autonomous European defense. This summit revealed divisions within the EU, as Hungary and Slovakia supported Trump’s plan. These countries have maintained a cautious stance regarding the deployment of European military forces to ...
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A Solution or A Great Illusion?: Current Mixed Marriage Problem Cases (Tr: Bir Çözüm mü, Yoksa Büyük Bir Yanılsama mı: Güncel Karma Evlilik Problemi Davaları)

A Solution or A Great Illusion?: Current Mixed Marriage Problem Cases The issue of mixed marriages continues to be a subject of sustained political and legal debate. Recent proceedings before the Supreme Constitutional Court, however, have generated a perception of imminent resolution for children of mixed marriages, particularly within the northern part of the island. This narrative suggests that identity cards and passports may soon be issued without impediment. A critical analysis of the legal foundations of the case is necessary to ascertain whether this perception reflects reality or merely a fabricated optimism. It is fundamental to acknowledge that appellate courts confine their review to the evidence and legal arguments presented at the initial trial. Consequently, the efficacy of the appeal hinges upon the robustness of the arguments advanced by the applicant's counsel in the court of first instance. The applicant, born in Nicosia in 1978 to a Turkish Cypriot mother and a ...
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