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The Cyprus referendum of 2004 was a definitive moment in the recent history of Cyprus. The island’s future hung in the balance -- specifically the fate of the controversial Annan Plan, which proposed the creation of a single United Cyprus Republic with two constituent states. Accepted by the Turkish side but rejected by Greek Cypriots, the Plan was not implemented. In this balanced account of a highly charged period, Chrysostomos Pericleous offers an exhaustive treatment of the events that culminated in the referendum and through his comparative study, explains the positions ultimately taken by Greek and Turkish Cypriots. The Cyprus Referendum presents the definitive account of the course of action taken by President Tassos Papadopoulos and his ruling coalition which ultimately led to the resounding ‘No’ vote on the Annan Plan by the Greek Cypriots at the referendum. Pericleous places the events on the island within a wider global context, focusing especially on the re-orientation of US foreign policy in the Greece-Turkey-Cyprus triangle. Drawing together all the evidence, the author explores the consequences for the island and whether the rejection of the referendum will lead to a period of decline for Cyprus unless a dramatic change occurs in Greek Cypriot politics. An important contribution to the study of Cypriot politics, The Cyprus Referendum provides readers with a deeper insight into the broader political framework within which the UN peace initiative in Cyprus has developed. It is a meticulous study of a critical moment in Cypriot history and the depth of its research makes the book invaluable for anyone interested in the island -- past, present and future.
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The Cyprus Referendum Chrysostomos Pericleous is a freelance writer and journalist with firsthand experience in the politics of Cyprus. Educated in London and Exeter as well as Cyprus, he has published a number of articles and essays as well as two books, The Cyprus Problem and a collection of poetry. I fully endorse his critical approach and scientific documentation, his deep political and historical insight, the integrity of his judgement and evaluations, and the high academic standards he has achieved. It is a lively and cohesive narrative . . . and the ability of the author to grasp the drama in which leaders, social actors and the people of Cyprus as a whole are entangled makes it a book for a much wider readership. George Papadimitriou, Professor of Constitutional Law, University of Athens Pericleous has researched the international events leading to the April 2004 referendum with enormous care and diligence, covering almost everything published in Greek and English . . . this is an important and original scholarly contribution. Michalis Attalides, Rector of Intercollege, Nicosia, Cyprus Perikleous presents a comparative study on the Cyprus conflict and contributes substantially to a better understanding of the recent political history of Cyprus . . . I firmly believe that this book will fill the gap on the recent political developments in and around Cyprus. Niyazi Kizilyurek (Associate Professor), Head of Turkish and Middle Eastern Studies Department, University of Cyprus INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY OF TWENTIETH CENTURY HISTORY Series ISBN: 978-1-84885-227-3 See www.ibtauris.com/ILTCH for a full list of titles 5. The Marquess of Londonderry: Aristocracy, Power and Politics in Britain and Ireland N.C. Fleming 978 1 85043 726 0 15. London Was Ours: Diaries and Memoirs of the London Blitz Amy Helen Bell 978 1 84511 592 0 6. Beyond the Huddled Masses: American Immigration and The Treaty of Versailles Kristofer Allerfeldt 16. Myxomatosis: A History of Pest Control and the Rabbit Peter W. J. Bartrip 978 1 84511 044 4 978 1 84511 572 2 7. Roads to Glory: Late Imperial Ru