The Quest for a Political Settlement in Cyprus: Is a Dyadic Federation Viable?

Tozun Bahcheli and Sid Noel

Publius: The Journal of Federalism, 2014, vol. 44, issue 4, 659-680

Abstract: Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders have been negotiating to create a "bi-zonal, bi-communal" federation over a span of thirty-six years, but despite support from the United Nations and other intermediaries, no agreement has yet been reached. This article examines the reasons why the many attempts to negotiate a "federal solution" have failed. Our argument is that dyadic federations have inherent flaws that make them difficult to operate successfully, and even if the two communities could somehow be persuaded to form such a union, it would not be viable as a system of government.

Date: 2014
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