The Cyprus Problem has existed for decades. While we each have our own take on its origins, the search to find a solution that is acceptable to the majority of Greek and Turkish Cypriots continues to this very day.<\/p>\n
Research can play a vital part in helping policy makers understand the concerns and needs of the communities affected by their decisions, and influence the strategies and actions they take.<\/p>\n
Up until now, all research into attitudes on the Cyprus Problem and the possible solutions have focussed on the those living on the island.<\/p>\n
For the first time, a new survey is also actively seeking the views of the Turkish and Greek Cypriot diasporas.<\/p>\n
I\u015f\u0131k Ku\u015f\u00e7u-Bonnenfant<\/strong><\/a>, the Principal Investigator of the project, is an Associate Professor of International Relations at Middle East Technical University (METU) in Ankara specialising in diaspora studies and ethnic migration return.\u00a0Neophytos Loizides<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is the Director of Conflict Analysis Research Centre (CARC)<\/a> at the University of Kent, and has worked extensively on Cyprus and peace mediations.<\/p>\n The Diaspora Survey was commissioned by the University of Kent and implemented by METU (for Turkish Cypriots) and the University of Cyprus (for Greek Cypriots). A parallel study has just been completed on the island.<\/p>\n To take part in the survey follow the link\u00a0http:\/\/www.t-vine.com\/turkish-cypriot-diaspora-views-needed-for-pioneering-research-into-ending-the-cyprus-problem\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"