Can Cyprus reunification talks be revived?

from The Greek Current · host Hellenic Leaders

July 20th marks another black anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus in 1974. 49 years later, the northern part of Cyprus remains illegally occupied. President Christodoulides recently expressed cautious optimism about efforts to resume talks, however, and Turkey’s desire to re-engage with the EU - as President Erdogan suggested at the NATO summit - puts the focus back on Cyprus. Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis to break down whether there is space for reunification talks to be revived and what role the UN, EU and the US can play.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:President exudes ''cautious optimism'' for Cyprus problem resolutionSecurity Council Press Statement on CyprusCyprus seeks to revive peace talks with Turkey over divided islandOfficial warns the worst is yet to comeNexans wins EuroAsia Interconnector contract

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July 20th marks another black anniversary of Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus in 1974. 49 years later, the northern part of Cyprus remains illegally occupied. Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis to break down whether there is space for reunification talks to be revived, and what role the UN, EU and the US can play.