Papers and Reports
The views and opinions expressed in the articles are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the positions and views of either the Diplomatic Academy or those of the University of Nicosia.
Global Shifts and the East in Cyprus’ Foreign Policy – By Zenonas Tziarras: In Depth, Vol.12, no3, pp.20-22, June 2015
By Zenonas Tziarras Over the past ten years or so the foreign policy of Cyprus, more specifically the Republic of Cyprus, has improved significantly in that it has started, despite some persisting problems and dilemmas, to realize and utilize the island’s geostrategic role.
The Security Culture of a Global and Multileveled Cybersecurity
By Zenonas Tziarras This paper seeks to argue for the development of a global and multileveled management of cybersecurity. To do so we fi rst defi ne cybersecurity by situating it within the broader framework of the changing concept of security.
Turkey’s Syria Problem: A talking timeline of events
By Zenonas Tziarras This article analyzes the stages of the Syrian crisis’ escalation and the various Turkish reactions. Each stage of Turkey’s management of the crisis reveals certain features of its foreign policy.
Assessing the ISIS threat one Year Later
By Zenonas Tziarras A year ago the world witnessed the swift advances of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) in Iraq and Syria.
Shifting the Balance against ISIS, or Why Turkey Changed its Mind
By Zenonas Tziarras When the international anti-ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham) coalition was formed back in September 2014, Turkey was thought to be a pivotal participant.
The post-Referendum Greece: Between Challenges and Hope
By Zenonas Tziarras On Sunday, July 5, 2015, the Greek people gave a clear ‘No’ to a proposed bailout deal by the Troika (the European Commission, International Monetary Fund and European Central Bank).