The Study of AUC Academic Kurtcebe Was Included as a Book Chapter
- 31 March 2026
A paper titled “The Current State of the Cyprus Problem: Dynamics in the Context of Conflict Resolution Theories” by Assistant Professor Dr. Burak Kurtcebe of the Faculty of Political Science at the American University of Cyprus (AUC) was published as a chapter in the book “Current Approaches in International Relations: International Law, Organizations, and the Global Order.”
According to information provided by the Communications and Press Coordination Office, the book—published by Özgür Yayınları and edited by Assistant Professor Dr. Gül Seda Acet İnce—examines current debates in the field of international relations and the transformations taking place in the global system. Kurtcebe’s study, meanwhile, comprehensively outlines the critical juncture reached in the Cyprus issue as of 2026.
The study examines the Cyprus issue not merely as a dispute between two communities, but as a multidimensional impasse where energy competition, domestic political balances, and global power struggles intersect.
The study notes that, as of 2026, the new political trends emerging on the island following the elections have plunged the peace negotiations into strategic uncertainty. While the study emphasizes that the policy divergence between federation-based solution approaches and Turkey’s two-state solution approach complicates the diplomatic process, it also notes that the impact of internal political dynamics on foreign policy further complicates discussions regarding the solution model.
Kurtcebe also points out that the competition in the Eastern Mediterranean, shaped by energy resources and military strategies, has created a “security dilemma” among regional actors. It is noted that when security-driven measures taken by one side are perceived as a threat by the other, this increases militarization in the region and drives the process toward a zero-sum equation.
The academic study aims to contribute to discussions on the peace process by examining current developments regarding the Cyprus issue within a theoretical framework.
