YUSUF KANLI

Federation is not an alternative for Cyprus problem YUSUF KANLI

Federation is not an alternative for Cyprus problem

Up until 2017, with the collapse of the Cyprus intercommunal talks at Crans Montana over Greek Cyprus’ refusal to share power with the Turkish Cypriots, most Cyprus watchers were trifling with people suggesting a two-state resolution of the Cyprus problem. Whereas, all through the past decades, an army of international mediators and the two communal leaders of Cyprus, unfortunately, were mocking with everyone, anticipating a federal solution to place a full stop to the Cyprus quagmire.

January 20 2021
Management problem in TRNC YUSUF KANLI

Management problem in TRNC

No matter what anyone says, it’s really bad. Unfortunately, the ongoing “electoral fatigue” or “chronic incompetence” in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) that began in April 2020 is becoming rooted increasingly.

January 18 2021
New hopes may arise from ruins of Varosha YUSUF KANLI

New hopes may arise from ruins of Varosha

If no wholesome resolution of the Cyprus problem is probable, perhaps the old idea of compartmentation might be revisited. That idea did not succeed in the past, but what idea can succeed in bringing about a Cyprus breakthrough? None have worked so far for more than six decades.

January 06 2021
Two-state solution YUSUF KANLI

Two-state solution

Archbishop Hrisostomos has said something that has created an effect no different than an elephant entering a china shop. What he said was neither unknown, nor off the agenda. So why all this mayhem over what he said? It’s simple. The respected religious leader of the Greek community has made it clear that the political leader, albeit in a private context, “confessed” to him some time ago that he was considering a two-state solution to the Cyprus issue.

January 04 2021
While 2020 is becoming history... YUSUF KANLI

While 2020 is becoming history...

Probably 2020 will not be a year that will be remembered by the vast majority of humanity with many good memories. Surely, there have been some very good events in 2020. Many achievements were made in 2020. Yes, the COVID-19 pandemic has not yet ended up being a catastrophe that has cost the lives of our loved ones as well as brought about social and economic consequences globally. However, the completion of not only two, three but dozens of successful vaccine studies in just a few months, filling us with amazement and surprise against this great epidemic, is no less than a saga that will be celebrated and remembered as a sign of humanity’s determination to cling on despite all odds.

December 28 2020
Virus mutations are par for the course YUSUF KANLI

Virus mutations are par for the course

A new variant of coronavirus has been reported in the U.K., and the rate of contagion has increased by about 70 percent. Viruses are supposed to mutate over time, it is in their nature. Speaking genetically, variations in genes arising from mutations are essential for living things to live and maintain their lineage. Mutations give them a chance to adapt to the environment. Any-way, this is the underlying reason why flu vaccines are also renewed every year.

December 23 2020
With or without you YUSUF KANLI

'With or without you'

It’s a very interesting approach. It is necessary to understand that the situation has reached a very sensitive stage when it is said that “under any circumstances, we will do this with or without you.”

December 21 2020
It’s time for a new word on Cyprus YUSUF KANLI

It’s time for a new word on Cyprus

I also wrote during the presidential election process in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). Developments during the election process changed many things in TRNC. Nothing is ever going to be the same. After the election, the scores didn’t settle. A new era has opened in the TRNC politics, as well as perhaps in relations between TRNC and Turkey. Definitely, there is a new era in Turkish Cypriot politics, and this situation may not last long.

December 16 2020
Liberal citizenship regime needed in North Cyprus YUSUF KANLI

Liberal citizenship regime needed in North Cyprus

It is imperative to put aside ideological differences, obsessions, personal interests and to look at some issues from an existential point of view. Recently I was one of the speakers at an e-conference – due to pandemic conditions – restricted to members of a local think tank.

December 14 2020