Cyprus: Reunification Proving Elusive

Morelli, Vincent

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: International relations;    Politics and government -- Cyprus;    Foreign policy;    European Union;   

RP-ID  :  R41136
RP-ID  :  R41136_2011Jul26

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Attempts to resolve the Cyprus problem and reunify the island have undergone various levels of negotiation for over 45 years. Talks between Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders have thus far failed to reach a mutually agreed settlement leaving the country with a solution for unification far from being achieved and raising the specter of a possible permanent separation. This report provides a brief overview of the early history of the negotiations, a more detailed review of the negotiations since 2008, and a description of some of the issues involved in the talks. A side issue involving trade between the European Union and Turkish Cyprus is also addressed.