How realistic is the New Realism?

By Christos Panayiotides *

I have read with interest Harris Georgiades’ new book, The New Realism – The Cyprus Problem 50 years after the Turkish invasion.

All chapters of the book – with the exception of the last one – reflect a brief review of recent Cypriot political history. In general, I agree with the comments of the chair of the House of Representative’s foreign affairs committee. The book – rightly in my opinion – places heavy responsibilities on Makarios and his successors...