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The idea for the Cyprus Institute of Mediterranean, European, and International Studies (KIMEDE) was conceived in 1996 by Professor Costas Melakopides (University of Cyprus), Professor Andreas Antoniou (Philips College, Nicosia), and Mr Costas Sasmatzoglou (ABD, Dept. of Turkish Studies, University of Cyprus). Having all three come recently from Canada, they were convinced of the need to create in Cyprus a really independent, non-profit, and high caliber think tank, utilizing primarily the academic potential of the University of Cyprus. They also mobilized a number of diplomats, journalists, experts on the Cyprus problem, on Greek and Turkish foreign policy, European, Mediterranean and other issues, who would serve in the Institute´s Board and be associated with its creative activities.
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Goals
As suggested by its Statute, the main aims of the Institute consist of the following:
- Research in Cypriot Foreign Policy, Greek Defence and Foreign Policy, EU enlargement and external relations, Euro-Mediterranean issues, as well as the study International Political Economy, International Law and Human Rights.
- Preparation of scientific studies in the above areas for the benefit of governments and NGOs.
- Dissemination of factual information and opinions -in the form of Newsletters, Fact-sheets and Essays- for the benefit of Cypriot society.
- Publication of an English-language scientific Yearbook covering the issue-areas addressed by our agenda.
- Educational activities in the areas of KIMEDE´s expertise for the benefit of University and Secondary Education students as well as journalists and young leaders.
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Written by Costas Melakopides
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Dear Visitor,
Welcome to the Cyprus Institute of Mediterranean, European and International Studies
(KIMEDE). KIMEDE is a pioneering think-tank in the Republic of Cyprus. It is rapidly developing into an
important voice for European principles and values in the Eastern
Mediterranean. KIMEDE, as a member of the Brussels-based
Trans-European Policy Studies Association (TEPSA), is in close collaboration
with numerous leading institutes in Europe.
Thus, inter alia, KIMEDE has participated in the life of FORNET, a network of
research and teaching on European Foreign Policy. Through its Members, KIMEDE
is presently associated with EU-CONSENT, a Network of Excellence for joint
research and teaching on the European Union. In addition, we are pursuing the
whole range of activities suggested by our name, including research, seminars,
publications, etc. We do hope you will be visiting our
Website, which will be updated regularly, and we do welcome your feedback. Cordially, Professor Dr. Costas Melakopides
President
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