The Cyprus Imbroglio

This short history and analysis examines critically both Greek and Turkish Cypriot accounts of the developments of the dispute. It then summarises the legal argumentation on both sides and evaluates the success of the confidence-building measures, the UN sponsored negotiations, and the effects of the 'catalyst' provided by the EU accession talks with the Greek Cypriots. The arms build-up the Eastern Mediterranean and the regional and international implications of the Cyprus issue are also examined. Documents important to understanding the problem are appended.