https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus46837-60.html#p880442
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...it crossed my mind that Disy has been having talks with Akinci's Party. Though they were late for the EU elections, it would not surprise me if such an alliance will be formed, in adapting to AKEL's successful effort to get elected a Turkish Cypriot.
Thus, Turkish Cypriots have become an important electorate to the main stream Parties. The Parties themselves will change, exposing those who cannot. It may even drive the creation of Turkish Cypriot Parties, who will make the same effort to gain support from Greek Cypriots.
...three Capitols seems right for Nicosia, and in buildings adjoining and nearby, it is not hard to imagine such a state. A State and two Constituencies, providing to its electors the services they expect and pay for with taxes, they may economise with a unified bureaucracy. While the EU is at its advent, if it survives, Cypriots will want strong representation within it. A strong central government, in that regard, unitary, or federal, will provide that, as a sum many times greater than its parts. If the Constituencies have parts (as i have suggested having enclaves spotting the island's map pretty much as it is), within their National Assemblies, each Constituency will be a better representation of its diversity as a People, and as a majority demonstrate that they can provide for the special needs of minorities among them, as well.
If Mr. Niyazi draws attention by representing Cypriots well in their affairs, it will be even harder for "Turks" and "Greeks" to justify their toxic relationship. It will be easier for those who are silent (read: silenced) to demonstrate they care for a Cyprus unlike ''this''.
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Thursday, May 16, 2019
Çavuşoğlu: “We will continue our drilling works in the areas where the TRNC has granted a license”
https://cyprusscene.com/2019/05/16/trnc-news-16th-may-2019/
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One Country, one People, many Nations; does that describe Turkey?
...what of the Cypriots? Or is it as it is perceived, by Turkey, an island divided among its "Turks", and those not "Turkish", call them "Greeks".
...while Turkey drills in "disputed" waters, can't Cyprus do the same?
Indeed, Cyprus drills for Cypriots, can Turkey say the same?
...and what of the Treaty of Lausanne, as Erdogan has said, now tossed out the window? While Turkey bristles with her military might, through hostile acts she disrupts the balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean; how does this end without military conflict and more death?
...is it oil, a fair share, or supremacy of the sea; she (he) wants?
While Turkey does not agree with UNCLOS, it is a template where all the other neighbours are willing to agree, that it is fair in its guidance. Turkey has taken a maximal approach, unlike a State recognising itself an equal among equals.
Turkey is divided, now, more than ever. "Turkishness" has torn Cyprus in two for decades; it tears today at Turkey's social fabric. Hope is needed. The tarnish that covers Turkey's affairs can be removed with a small change in intention, to much international esteem, hope for Turks (not "Turks") in Turkey, hope for the world with this Problem's end, if Cyprus is freed from its subjugation, its occupation, and that the work that Cyprus has done to bring these neighbours together is recognised.
There is a chair waiting for Turkey at the Forum, and chairs waiting to be filled if Turkey dares to join in Tripartite meetings with, Cyprus/Greece, and Cyprus/Syria, as well.
Monday, May 13, 2019
Daughter of Disy founder defends Akel Turkish Cypriot candidate
https://cyprus-mail.com/2019/05/13/daughter-of-disy-founder-defends-akel-turkish-cypriot-candidate/
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...thank-you, Mdme. Clerides,
...Disy has been caught flatfooted in these elections, instead they demonstrate themselves, less as Cypriots. And as Greeks more like the "Turks", who see their vital role in blindly defending "Greekness".
...new thinking is needed, not old tricks. If Disy is to lead the right in Cyprus, they must demonstrate their capacity to do more than appease the extremists in their voter base. In effect if this party is to survive as a representative of Cypriots, it must awaken the courage to expose themselves to criticism from "Greeks", because as Cypriots, "Greeks" are exposed to criticism based on their Principals, too, The debate will only make it clearer; beside the "Greeks" and the "Turks": Cypriots exist opposed to this thinking.
...i ask, who treats the Flag of Cyprus, as a rag?
...indeed Disy should be out there campaigning, covering Cyprus as a whole, just like AKEL. They should be in effect preparing for the next elections in Cyprus, finding candidates that appeal to all Cypriots, more importantly perhaps, finding a Presidential candidate that all Cypriots would support.
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Turkey's Mediterranean Drilling Campaign Draws Criticism
https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/turkey-s-mediterranean-drilling-campaign-draws-protest
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...it is a rare moment when America and Russia find themselves on the same page, something to think about, never mind along with the EU, (and its individual members), Egypt, Lebanon, and Israel. And, there is a chair for Turkey, waiting, at the Tripartite meetings, that have taken place, and that are yet to take place, (Syria-Cyprus-Turkey, Cyprus-Turkey-Greece, e.g). But it requires from Erdogan a change in Intentions; he would rather, without Cyprus, have supremacy of the sea, (because he thinks he can), than be an equal among equals.
...I am hopeful because so much progress has gone so far in such a short time, among what are normally hostile adversaries, in such a cooperative spirit, 'but one'. While in the greater scheme of things it represents something small, not much else provides more Hope in this region.
...consider, what Erdogan claims, having tossed the Treaty of Lausanne "out the window", as he said: what is Turkey's "Continental Shelf"; it extends from Italian shores to its neighbour Syria in the east. Cyprus, an island on this shelf may have territorial waters but no "EEZ", southward thus, only Libya, and Egypt may lay claims. Greece too may make claim beyond this shelf; but in the Aegean such as it is, that too is open for change. Indeed, he expects the unity that is shown (now, and for almost a century,) will fall apart, that the Agreements, already made, will be betrayed. In any case, if he can delay exploration work, he is a step ahead in his desire to disrupt the balance of power as it is. This, is more of that. I fear he will go too far.
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...it is a rare moment when America and Russia find themselves on the same page, something to think about, never mind along with the EU, (and its individual members), Egypt, Lebanon, and Israel. And, there is a chair for Turkey, waiting, at the Tripartite meetings, that have taken place, and that are yet to take place, (Syria-Cyprus-Turkey, Cyprus-Turkey-Greece, e.g). But it requires from Erdogan a change in Intentions; he would rather, without Cyprus, have supremacy of the sea, (because he thinks he can), than be an equal among equals.
...I am hopeful because so much progress has gone so far in such a short time, among what are normally hostile adversaries, in such a cooperative spirit, 'but one'. While in the greater scheme of things it represents something small, not much else provides more Hope in this region.
...consider, what Erdogan claims, having tossed the Treaty of Lausanne "out the window", as he said: what is Turkey's "Continental Shelf"; it extends from Italian shores to its neighbour Syria in the east. Cyprus, an island on this shelf may have territorial waters but no "EEZ", southward thus, only Libya, and Egypt may lay claims. Greece too may make claim beyond this shelf; but in the Aegean such as it is, that too is open for change. Indeed, he expects the unity that is shown (now, and for almost a century,) will fall apart, that the Agreements, already made, will be betrayed. In any case, if he can delay exploration work, he is a step ahead in his desire to disrupt the balance of power as it is. This, is more of that. I fear he will go too far.
Sunday, May 05, 2019
UK watching developments in the region with concern
https://cyprus-mail.com/2019/05/05/cyprus-sends-radio-warning-to-turkish-drill-ship-in-islands-eez/
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it seems as though Turkey is painting herself in a corner. It may be that Erdogan will go too far.
...in effect, it is Turkey's supremacy of this sea that concerns so many.
Linking the Cyprus Problem to the oil wealth in Cyprus' EEZ, and the escalation of offensive actions for it, will drive those concerned against Turkey's position, to act in even greater unity on this subject: particularly the Freedom of Cyprus, and their Naval presence in these waters toward countering this risk.
...there is an empty chair already waiting for Turkey, at the Tripartite meetings. With a small change of intentions, for Turks, rather than "Turkishness", Erdogan may demonstrate that he recognises this existence, that Cypriots, like Turks, cannot be divided as "Turks" and "others".
His "sweet isolation", like all things, one way or another will end, too.
...one hopes being a man of God, he sees the Unity in Love's infinite power, the way, to suffer, Peace.
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it seems as though Turkey is painting herself in a corner. It may be that Erdogan will go too far.
...in effect, it is Turkey's supremacy of this sea that concerns so many.
Linking the Cyprus Problem to the oil wealth in Cyprus' EEZ, and the escalation of offensive actions for it, will drive those concerned against Turkey's position, to act in even greater unity on this subject: particularly the Freedom of Cyprus, and their Naval presence in these waters toward countering this risk.
...there is an empty chair already waiting for Turkey, at the Tripartite meetings. With a small change of intentions, for Turks, rather than "Turkishness", Erdogan may demonstrate that he recognises this existence, that Cypriots, like Turks, cannot be divided as "Turks" and "others".
His "sweet isolation", like all things, one way or another will end, too.
...one hopes being a man of God, he sees the Unity in Love's infinite power, the way, to suffer, Peace.
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