Cyprus

Diplomatic History and the Clash of Theory in International Relations

William Mallinson (Guglielmo Marconi University, Italy)

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Bloomsbury Academic
24 April 2025

European history; Middle Eastern history; Diplomacy

What are the mainsprings of international rivalry and conflict and how are they to be uncovered - by international relations theory, history or by the practice of diplomacy? Cyprus is ideal for thoroughly testing theory and practice. The island has been at the epicentre of international relations rivalry throughout its history and to this day Cyprus remains a geopolitical tinder-box with acute tension between Cyprus and Turkey over the Turkish occupation of a third of the island. Hostility has now been transferred to the forum of the EU, with Cyprus as a member and the US and Britain pushing for Turkey to join. Meanwhile in the geopolitical hinterland, Russia remains suspicious of the island's British bases which project NATO power in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. William Mallinson's approach in analyzing Cyprus' problems and the dangers for international relations is unique. He applies practical hands-on experience of international diplomacy with academic research as an historian and international relations theorist. Mallinson applies international theory to his minute analysis of revealing documents - the life-blood of the historian of diplomacy - and shows how historical research provides the essential basis for international relations theory.

By: William Mallinson (Guglielmo Marconi University Italy)
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781350554702
ISBN 10: 1350554707
Pages: 248
Publication Date: 24 April 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

William Mallinson teaches at the Ionian University, Corfu, and is Professor of History and Head of the International Relations Department at New York College in Athens. He is the author of Cyprus: A Modern History.