Cypriot nationalism
Cypriot nationalism, also known as Cypriotism, refers to one of the nationalisms of Cyprus, a shared identity of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots highlighting shared economic, political and social rights.[1] Cypriot nationalism supports the reunification of Cyprus under a federation and the end of foreign interference (by Greece, Turkey and the United Kingdom).[1] Variants of this nationalism have been espoused by the left-wing Reformist Workers' Party (AKEL) and the liberal United Democrats (EDI).[1]
The successful Turkish invasion of Cyprus (1974) led to the marginalisation of Greek Cypriot nationalism and rise of Cypriotism, in opposition to Greek Cypriot and Greek Turkish nationalism.[2] Cypriotism and Greek Cypriot nationalism contrasts, with opposing views on Cyprus dispute causes and solution perspectives, corresponding to left-right political opposition.[2] The slogan for Cypriotism is "Cyprus belongs to its people", while for Greek Cypriot nationalism it is "Cyprus belongs to Greece".[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c Hay & Menon 2007, p. 125.
- ^ a b c Madianou 2012, p. 40.
Sources
- Colin Hay; Anand Menon (18 January 2007). European Politics. OUP Oxford. pp. 125–. ISBN 978-0-19-928428-3.
- Mirca Madianou (12 November 2012). Mediating the Nation. Routledge. pp. 40–. ISBN 978-1-136-61105-6.