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Anastasiou argues that the Cyprus problem is not merely a political or legal dispute but one deeply rooted in the .

– Focuses on the historical origins of the conflict and how rival Greek and Turkish ethno-centric nationalisms created a permanent state of alienation and miscommunication. The Broken Olive Branch: Nationalism, Ethnic Co...

A central concept in the work is the "dialectic of noncommunication," where communication discord leads to opposing interpretations of national symbols, events, and historical narratives between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. Anastasiou argues that the Cyprus problem is not

The Broken Olive Branch: Nationalism, Ethnic Conflict, and the Quest for Peace in Cyprus is a two-volume work by that provides a comprehensive analysis of the protracted Cyprus dispute through the lenses of conflict resolution theory and ethnonationalism. Overview of the Work The Broken Olive Branch: Nationalism, Ethnic Co...