This is an account of attempts by the UN Secretariat to settle the Cyprus problem between 1999 and April 2004, based on the author's personal knowledge acquired through involvement as an adviser to the government of Cyprus during those and earlier negotiations under the auspices of the UN Secretary-General. It portrays events as they were perceived by one close to Greek Cypriot participants, deals with developments since early 2004, and while not giving a full negotiating history, presents the actions of the parties concerned.
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no episode of UN mismanagement and manipulation has been as clearly and convincingly documented as Claire Palley does in this book.Clifford HackettEuropean Union Studies Association ReviewVol 20, No 2, Spring 2007a significant contribution to the understanding of the Cyprus problem in terms of both international politics and international law[Palley is fair and accurate in presenting views that she sincerely believes in. These views need to be presented to a wider publicAndrew J. JacovidesThe American Journal of International Law, Vol 100 2006...a book...that no student of the Eastern Mediterranean but also of the UN and its 'good offices' machinery, can either ignore or dismiss.Marios L. EvriviadesMediterranean Quarterly, Vol 17, No 1Feb 06...an excellent and sobering case study of nation building at the international level.Nicholas G. KarambelasWashington Lawyer MagazineMarch 2006...the first authoritative analysis of the UN's Cyprus endeavor, a work of reference for international lawyers, civil servants and those seeking redress for injustices inflicted by the powerful.Michael JansenMiddle East InternationalSeptember 2005...detailed, erudite, dense and earnest book. What lends it its edge is that the author completely declines to accept that just because Cyprus is small and occupied, it should be treated by different human rights standards and standards of respect for her sovereignty and of the niceties of international law...Michalis AttalidesThe Cyprus ReviewSpring 2005...densely argued text is well structured and nicely annotated with an abundance of pictures to meet all tastes and a very useful appendix which summarises all the main positions at each of the versions of the Annan plan.Nicos TrimiklinlotisThe Cyprus Reviewno episode of UN mismanagement and manipulation has been as clearly and convincingly documented as Claire Palley does in this book.Clifford HackettEuropean Union Studies Association Review, Vol 19, No 3Sept 06Given [Claire Palley's 'insider's' view of key aspects of the narrative, it will be useful to historians as well as essential for anybody who participates in, or merely observes, the current 'Cyprus problem'.Robert HollandThe Round Table. The Commonwealth Journal of International Affairs, Vol 95, No 386Sept 06
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Claire Palley is former UK representative to the UN Sub-Commission on Prevention of Discrimination and Protection of Minorities (1988-1998) and former Constitutional Consultant to the President of Cyprus (1980-2004).
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Thorough review and insight into conflict-resolution,
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This review is from: An International Relations Debacle: The UN Secretary-General's Mission of Good Offices in Cyprus 1999-2004 (Hardcover)
Excellent book for the scholar, researcher and policymaker interested in conflict-resolution. Especially for those interested in the reasons why the Annan Plan for the reunification of Cyprus was bound to fail. It should serve as a guide for how not to conjure, conduct and attempt to enforce foreign policy top-down and nation-building, especially in these turbulent times.
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