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Posthumous Reputation, Truth, and the Courage of Solution

Published January 22, 2026, 13:35
Posthumous Reputation, Truth, and the Courage of Solution

Savas Iliofotou's article offers a critical assessment of the Cyprus issue's progress to date and a call for honesty and self-criticism. The author argues that focusing on leaders' intentions rather than results is a recurring mistake, while emphasizing that Turkey is an integral part of the problem due to its military invasion and occupation. He also criticizes slogans and policies that have proven ineffective in the past, such as unification with Greece, and points out the contradiction of those who support a federal solution but insist on elements of a unitary state. Iliofotou calls for a realistic evaluation of the situation, accepting the legacy of past efforts and recognizing the need for a solution that is sustainable and takes into account modern realities. History, he emphasizes, records outcomes, not intentions.