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Theories and Implications on the Cyprus Problem

Year 2013, Volume: 13 Issue: 2, 259 - 271, 01.05.2013

Abstract

This article aims to help to find out which of the three theoretical frameworks–neo-realism, neo-liberalism or the critical theory–is more suited to better understand the social mindset and behavioural patterns of the two societies in Cyprus. According to the first of these approaches, the events in the island are a reflection of a political and militaristic struggle for power between the two communities; the second approach would explain the current status-quo situation in the island as a reflection of the international political system vis a vis the capitialistic neo-liberal world order. Neither of these two approaches have been able to enquire into the social and political roots of the problems to bring about radical alternative approaches for the two communities in the island. The critical theory, on the other hand, has the potential to go beyond the notions of state, political leaders, international system and interest groups, international organziations and multinational companies that are often subsumed under states in order to put in their place the notion of human freedom as the central problematique in its research agenda and thus eliminate all disableing thought patters and conventions for a radical rearticulation of human freedom. In this appraoch, because human beings have the capacity for social re-education and ability for adopting to new discursive formations, they can take steps towards solving their problems. Thus, human beings are capable to enact new political and institutional structures by reformulating the existing hegemonic political structures. In conclusion, the article proposes that the neo-realist and neoliberal approaches adapted by the regional and global powers should be changed

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Kuramlar ve Kıbrıs Üzerine Çıkarımlar

Year 2013, Volume: 13 Issue: 2, 259 - 271, 01.05.2013

Abstract

Bu makale, neo-realizm, neo-liberalizm ve eleştirel kuram çerçevesinde adadaki iki toplumun davranış biçimlerinin hangi kuramsal bağlamda şekillendiğinin daha iyi anlaşılmasına yardımcı olmayı amaçlamaktadır. Kıbrıs adası ya neo-realist bağlamada toplumlararası siyasi ve askeri bir güç mücadelesine, ya da neo-liberal anlamada statue-quo’ya dayalı kapitalist ekonomik bir yapı içerisinde devlet-uluslararası sistem arasındaki ilişkiye bağlı olarak ‘Kıbrıs Cumhuriyeti’ ile oluşturulan siyasi düzenin günümüz koşullarında devam etmesi olarak değerlendirilmektedir. Her iki kuram da toplumlararası sorunların özüne inilip değişim sonucu köklü bir çözüm arayışı içerisine girebilme konusunda taraflara farklı alternatifler sunmamaktadır. Eleştirel kuram, soruna taraf olan devlet, siyasi liderler, uluslararası sistem ve devletlerin etki alanlarında olabilecek uluslararası örgütler, çıkar grupları ve çokuluslu şirketlerin ötesine geçerek, insan özgürlüğünü tüm bunların merkezine yerleştirmekte ve özgürlüğü kısıtlayıcı fikir, önyargı ve dışlamanın ise farklı bir şekilde algılanarak değiştirilesi ve tekrardan kurgulanması üzerinde durmaktadır. İnsanoğlu sosyal açıdan eğitilebilecek ve söylemlerini değiştirebilecek nitelik ve kapasiteye sahip olduğundan, sorunların çözümüne yönelik adımları da atabilmektedir. Eğer insanlar böyle bir yetiye sahiplerse, mevcut egemen ve siyasi yapıların tekrardan şekillendirilerek yeni siyasi yapılanmalara ve kurumsal oluşumlara gitmeleri mümkündür. Böylece, Kıbrıs sorununa dahil olan bölgesel ve küresel güçlerin neo-realist ve neo-liberal bakış açılarının değişmesinin gerekliliği üzerinde durulmuştur

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  • Anderson, B. (1991) Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origins and Spread of Nationalism, London, Verso.
  • KKTC Cumhurbaşkanlığı Arşivi, (1959) “Basic Orders: Beyond International Relations Theory” Millenium: Journal of International Studies, 10(2):126-155. Structure of the Republic of Cyprus” Cyprus Conference, February 19, Lancaster House.
  • Bayliss, J. ve Rengger, N.J. (1992) Dilemmas of World Politics, Oxford, Oxford University Pres.
  • Booth, K. ve Smith, S. (1996) International Relations Theory Today, Cambridge, Polity Pres.
  • Booth, K. ve Smith, S. (1991) International Political Theory Today, Cambridge, Cambridge University Pres.
  • Booth, K. (1991) “Security and Emancipation” Action, Vol.1 Reason and the Rationalisation of Society, Cambridge, Polity Pres. Review of International Studies, 17(4):313-326.
  • Booth, K. (1991) “Security in Anarchy: Utopian Realism in Theory and Practice” International Affairs, 67(3):527-545.
  • Cox, R.W. (1992) “Multilateralism and World Order” Review of International Studies, 18(1):161-180.
  • Cox, R.W. (1981) “Social Forces, States and World
  • Deutsch, K. ve Birrell, S. (1957) Political Community and the North Atlantic Area: International Organisation in the Light of Historical Experience, New Jersey, Princeton University Press.
  • Habermas, J. (1979) Communication and the Evolution of Society, London, Heinemann.
  • Habermas, J. (1984) The Theory of Communicative
  • Habermas, J. (1989) The Theory of Communicative Action, Vol. 2: The Critique of Functionalist Reason, Cambridge, Polity Press.
  • Habermas, J. (1990) Moral Consciousness and Communicative Action, Cambridge, Polity Press.
  • Hobsbawm, E. ve Ranger, T. (1992) The Invention of Tradition, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.
  • Jones, R.W(1999) Security, Strategy and Critical Theory, Boulder, Co Lynne Rienner.
  • Jones, R.W. (1995) “Message in a Bottle?” Theory and Praxis in Critical Security Studies” Contemporary Security Studies, 6(3):299-319.
  • Kant, I. (1970) Kant’s Political Writings, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.
  • Keohane, R.O. (1984) After Hegemony: Co-operation and Discord in the World Political System, Princeton, Princeton University Pres.
  • Kıbrıs Sorununun Kapsamlı Çözümü, (2004) Kıbrıs Sorununun Kapsamlı Çözümü (Annan Planı), KKTC Cumhurbaşkanı Arşivi, Lefkoşa, KKTC Başbakanlık Devlet Basımevi.
  • Linklater, A. (2007) “Critical Theory and World Politics–Citizenship, Sovereignty and Humanity” Oxon, Routledge Press.
  • Necatiğil, Z.M. (1993) The Cyprus Question and the Turkish Position in International Law, Oxford, Oxford University Press.
  • Smith, S., Booth, K. ve Zalewski, M. (1996) International Theory: Positivism and Beyond, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press.
  • Smith, A.D. (1991) “The Nation: Invented, Imagined, Reconstructed” Millennium: Journal of International Studies, 20(3):353-368.
  • Stavrinides, Z. (1976) The Cyprus Conflict–National Identity and Statehood, Nicosia, Loris Stavrinides Press.
  • Treaty of Guarantee Between the Republic of Cyprus, Greece and Turkey (1959), Lancaster House, February 19.
  • Waltz, K. (1979) Theory of International Politics, US, McGraw-Hill, Inc.
  • Yakinthou, C. (2009) Political Settlements in Divided Societies–Consociationalism and Cyprus, London, Palgrave Macmillan.
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Siret Hürsoy This is me

Publication Date May 1, 2013
Published in Issue Year 2013 Volume: 13 Issue: 2

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