Sude Doğan - Weekly Articles (Haftalık Yazılar)

Hello, I'm Sude. I was born about 23 years ago in Nicosia, the northern part of the island of Cyprus. I'm just a regular university student. In fact, I wasn't even interested in politics until recently. So, what changed suddenly, making me so interested in politics? It wasn't a matter of choice; I was actually forced into it. They were in their own play, a play they had written, and their sole purpose was to keep this play going. They had to, so that no one would notice the real world outside. They had to, so that no one would think this disconnected play was "fake". They wore beautiful masks on their faces, as if to hide the ugliness in their souls. People were enchanted, without questioning the true face behind it all. Then I saw an actor, and suddenly it felt like his mask was about to fall. I suddenly glimpsed his true face. No! This game was a trap for our people, for our nation, and it had to end immediately. But those playing the game had no intention o...

One of the venues where Turkish Cypriots can be represented and have their voices heard globally is the position of 'Turkish Cypriot community leadership,' commonly known as the presidency of the TRNC. However, I think we all know after the election interventions in 2020 that the current president does not reflect the will of the Turkish Cypriots, and we frequently express that he does not represent us. Although this situation may weaken our voice on the international stage, there is still an important platform where our representation can be found: the European Parliament. All EU member countries are working diligently for the European Parliament elections to be held on June 9th, so what are we, the Turkish Cypriots, doing about this, or what should we do? In my previous article, I shared with you that research indicates the rise of the right-wing in the EU after these elections. I also explained that the current system in the EU is dysfunctional, and depending on whether the ...