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HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE ELECTION MANIFESTO OF TUFAN ERHÜRMAN, THE NEW TRNC PRESIDENT
Last Sunday, Dr. Tufan Erhürman, a legal scholar and academic, was elected as the 6th President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Some speculation has been circulating in the Turkish press regarding
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INTERVIEW WITH DR. THEANO KALAVANA: CYPRUS NEGOTIATIONS IN THE NEW TERM?
Dr. Theano Kalavana is the President of OPEK. An association for social reform that aims to facilitate dialogue on issues such as foreign policy, the Cyprus participation in the EU, Turkey’s European path, various
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TUFAN ERHÜRMAN WINS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IN TRNC
Introduction In the first round of the presidential elections held today (October 19, 2025) in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), the center-left Republican Turkish Party (CTP) leader and presidential candidate Dr. Tufan
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2025 TRNC PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION IS APPROACHING
Introduction The 11th presidential election will be held this year in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), a de facto state that is only recognized by Türkiye (Turkey) but has continued to exist
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INTERVIEW WITH DR. THEANO KALAVANA
Dr. Theano Kalavana is the President of OPEK, an association for social reform that aims to facilitate dialogue on issues such as foreign policy, Cyprus’ participation in the EU, Türkiye’s European path, and various
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NEW EDITED BOOK: TURKISH-AMERICAN RELATIONS IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Istanbul Kent University’s Political Science and Public Administration (English) department chair and International Political Academy (UPA) founder Prof. Ozan Örmeci and Prof. Herbert Reginbogin from the Catholic University of America edited a new volume
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U.S.-CYPRUS DEFENSE DEAL
Introduction A new diplomatic development concerning the Eastern Mediterranean geopolitics happened last week with the signing of a defense deal between the United States of America (U.S.) and the Republic of Cyprus (RoC), known
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IN TÜRKİYE, THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF THE REPUBLIC IS OVERSHADOWED BY THE TRAGEDY IN GAZA
Turkish people were ready for an enthusiastic celebration of the 100th year anniversary of the foundation of the Republic. However, Hamas’ vicious attack on Israel on October 7 and Israel’s irrational response based on
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Dr. Theano Kalavana holds a PhD in Psychology, MSc in Health Psychology, and BSc in Psychology. Her career focuses on the Psychology of Motivation, Communication Skills, and Self-management. Until 2019, she was in academia as an Assistant Professor in Health Psychology and
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COULD TURKISH ELECTIONS BE POSTPONED?
Introduction Türkiye (Turkey) as a nation has been suffering since 6 February 2023, when two devastating earthquakes hit the country’s southeastern cities. Centered in Kahramanmaraş, the disasters demolished 10 Turkish cities including Kahramanmaraş, Hatay
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