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Trump's Peace Council a 'Dangerous Development' with High Risks for Cyprus, Says Professor

Published January 22, 2026, 13:05
Trump's Peace Council a 'Dangerous Development' with High Risks for Cyprus, Says Professor

Professor of International Relations Kostas M. Konstantinou describes President Trump's initiative for a Peace Council as a highly dangerous development, emphasizing that it directly affects Cyprus. He believes that this Council aims to reshape the international system created after World War II and contains contradictions and significant risks. He points out the absence of fundamental principles such as human rights and peaceful dispute resolution from the Council's charter. Although the invitation to Cyprus may be seen as a success, Konstantinou warns of the dangers of supporting such an initiative, which could lead to new conflicts and undermine the rights of peoples.