Volume IV Perceptions June - Aug 1999

Firstly, Zeliha Khashman's insightful piece investigates the viability of federal structures as political solutions for multiethnic societies, using the case study of Cyprus to illuminate the complexities involved. Yüksel İnan and İslam Yusuf contribute to the discourse with their exploration of the "Partnership for Peace," shedding light on its significance in fostering cooperation and stability in regions of geopolitical importance. Svante E. Cornell's examination of geopolitics and strategic alignments in the Caucasus and Central Asia offers valuable insights into the intricate dynamics shaping the geopolitical landscape of these regions. Turning our attention to NATO, Solomon Passy and Lyubomir Ivanov provide an in-depth analysis of the alliance's evolving global mission in the 21st century, highlighting its adaptation to emerging security challenges. Salahi R. Sonyel delves into the realm of information warfare, particularly focusing on its detrimental effects on Turco-Armenian relations, shedding light on the role of disinformation in exacerbating historical tensions. Nicolas K. Laos contributed a thought-provoking piece on international security in the post-Cold War era, offering nuanced perspectives on the evolving nature of security threats and the implications for global stability. Meanwhile, Leonard A. Stone engages in a fascinating dialogue between past and present, examining the construction and representation of Greek national identity, highlighting its evolving nature amidst contemporary challenges. Daniel Tarschys reflects on the remarkable journey of the Council of Europe over the past fifty years, celebrating its role in fostering unity and cooperation across the continent, while navigating complex geopolitical realities. Aylin Şeker critically examines the United Nations' involvement in the Gulf War and its aftermath, challenging the efficacy of multilateral approaches in addressing complex security crises. Lastly, Marquina emphasizes the need for a functional and appropriate definition of the Mediterranean, encompassing not only geographic but also geo-strategic and geo-economic considerations. He highlights the distinction between conflicts that are already developed and those that are potential, underscoring the importance of prioritizing conflict prevention efforts.

Download Zeliha Khasman's Is A Federal Structure Really An Appropriate Political Solution For Multiethnic Societies? The Case Of Cyprus Article

Download Yüksel İnan & İslam Yusuf's Partnership for Peace Article

Download Svante E. Cornell's Geopolitics And Strategic Alignments In The Caucasus And Central Asia Article

Download Solomon Passy & Lyubomir Ivanov's NATO's Global Mission in the Twenty-First Century Article

Download Salahi R. Sonyel's The Negative Factor in Turco-Armenian Relations Article

Download Nicolas K. Laos's International Security in the Post-Cold War Area Article

Download Leonard A. Stone's A Dialogue Of Past And Present: The Construction And (Re)presentation Of Greek National Identity Article

Download Daniel Tarschys's Fifty Years Of The Council Of Europe: Building Europe Without Dividing Lines Article

Download Aylin Şeker's The Fallacy Of Multilateralism: The United Nations’ Involvement In The Gulf War And Its Aftermath Article

Download Antonio Marquina's Conflict Prevention In The Framework Of The Euro-mediterranean Partnership: A European Point Of View Article