JOSEPH S. JOSEPH is Assistant Professor of International Relations at the University of Cyprus. He was previously a Research Fellow at Harvard University and has taught at the University of Alabama, Gustavus Adolphus College, and Miami University. He also served as Minister Plenipotentiary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cyprus. He has published extensively on Cyprus and international politics.

• Preface Acronyms and Abbreviations Chronology on Cyprus Conceptual Considerations and Analytical Contexts Background of the Domestic Ethnic Conflict The Impact of Cross-boundary Ethnic Ties Ethnopolitics and Superpower Politics Ethnic Rivals vs Nato Allies -The Role of the United Nations The European Union and the Cyprus Problem Conclusions Epilogue Appendices Bibliography Index