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In Amman with the Youth
The UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy gives an account of the work of the bicommunal Youth Technical Committee to date.
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What Now? The Erhürman Moment and the Myth of the 82nd Province
Erhürman’s victory signals a sober reset: moderation over spectacle, UN-framed, time-bound peace talks, and calibrated ties with Ankara. Erdoğan cools annexation rhetoric; UBP reels after Tatar’s defeat amid talk of snap polls as CTP shifts from opposition to responsibility.
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What Now? Erhürman’s Victory and the Four Fronts of Change
Erhürman ousts Tatar, signaling a Turkish Cypriot rejection of polarisation and imported nationalism. Ankara’s response is mixed; Erhürman pledges unity, UN-framed talks and a first visit to Ankara, as the ruling coalition wobbles and early 2026 elections are floated.
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The Stakes Behind the Turkish Cypriot Vote
The election will not solve the Cyprus problem. But it will determine which language the Turkish Cypriots will use to articulate their quest for equality.
