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Diplomatic Poker in a New Geopolitical Reality – Trump's Invitation and Christodoulides' Response

Published January 25, 2026, 05:04
Diplomatic Poker in a New Geopolitical Reality – Trump's Invitation and Christodoulides' Response

The article analyzes President Christodoulides' decision not to attend the ceremony in Davos, despite the invitation from the Oval Office. This decision is considered the result of a difficult diplomatic game, given the new geopolitical reality shaped by the actions of Donald Trump. Cyprus is in a complex position, as it must balance between the American initiative for the Peace Council and the concerns within the European Union regarding the legitimacy and role of this initiative. Cyprus, as a member state of the EU and Presidency of the EU Council, is obliged to coordinate its moves with its European partners. At the same time, it must take into account its relations with the United States and assess the potential consequences of a negative response to the invitation. An additional factor is the possible participation of Turkey in the Peace Council and the impact this would have on Cyprus. Cypriot diplomacy is in a continuous process of contacts and consultations with all parties, in order to ensure that the decision taken will be the most beneficial for Cyprus. The complexity of the issues requires time and careful analysis, in order to avoid mistakes that could have negative consequences.