Cyprus ‘peace water’ project: how it could affect Greek-Turkish relations on the island
A water pipeline between Turkey and northern Cyprus was recently completed, despite criticism from some Greek Cypriot politicians that the project would increase Turkey’s influence over the north of the island. Rebecca Bryant writes that the project represents part of Turkey’s long-term strategy to increase development in the north, preparing it for an agreement to end the division of […]
Bargaining bodies: The EU’s deal with Turkey has sacrificed Europe’s principles to appease domestic politics
Bargaining bodies: The EU’s deal with Turkey has sacrificed Europe’s principles to appease domestic politics
The EU and Turkey have agreed on the broad elements of a deal to help stem the flow of people across the Turkish border into the EU. Assessing the content of the agreement, Rebecca Bryant writes that the EU is on the brink of making a costly mistake for the sake of domestic expediency. She argues that rather than […]