The ongoing negotiations on the Cyprus problem are almost devoid of political context. They are 'stand-alone', predominantly bureaucratic and do not reflect the political nature of the problem.
The negotiations must be complemented by a setting in a broader international context in which Turkey has a clear inducement to help achieve and implement a solution. Uncorrected, both deficiencies will derail the negotiations or lead them to a dead end. This would have serious international repercussions and a far broader impact than on Cyprus alone. The two communities in Cyprus will have to agree on the terms of an arrangement whereby they can peacefully live together and experience a common evolution. Given real political will, it should not be too difficult to quickly agree on the basic outlines of a solution, most of which could be adapted from previous proposals.
The negotiations must be complemented by a setting in a broader international context in which Turkey has a clear inducement to help achieve and implement a solution. Uncorrected, both deficiencies will derail the negotiations or lead them to a dead end. This would have serious international repercussions and a far broader impact than on Cyprus alone. The two communities in Cyprus will have to agree on the terms of an arrangement whereby they can peacefully live together and experience a common evolution. Given real political will, it should not be too difficult to quickly agree on the basic outlines of a solution, most of which could be adapted from previous proposals.
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I don't think there will be a solution now. I agree, too much bureacracy ! I strongly feel that the negotiations will lead to a dead end!
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