Charis Psaltis (Professor of Social and Developmental Psychology, University of Cyprus) and Neophytos Loizides (Professor of International Conflict Analysis, University of Warwick)
This presentation reveals groundbreaking findings from a conjoint survey experiment with 800 Greek Cypriots examining attitudes toward peace settlements and regional energy cooperation. The research identifies majority-supported peace packages that combine territorial restitution, parliamentary governance, international oversight, and joint renewable energy projects. Key findings show 79% support for Bizonal Bicommunal Federation, with territorial arrangements as the most decisive factor. Citizens' assemblies expose urban-rural divides on green transition fairness. Results demonstrate that even controversial Cyprus-Turkey energy cooperation can achieve 63% acceptance within comprehensive settlement frameworks, opening pathways for Eastern Mediterranean stability.
Meet our speaker and chair
Charis Psaltis is Professor of Social and Developmental Psychology at the University of Cyprus, and Neophytos Loizides is Professor of International Conflict Analysis at the University of Warwick
Professor Vassilis Monastiriotis is Director of the LSE Centre for Research on Contemporary Greece and Cyprus - Hellenic Observatory, Professor in Political Economy and Eleftherios Venizelos Chair of Contemporary Greek Studies at the European Institute, LSE.
The Hellenic Observatory (@HO_LSE) is internationally recognised as a leading research centre on contemporary Greece and Cyprus. In 2024, it became the LSE Centre for Research on Contemporary Greece and Cyprus with a strategy to expand its research base within LSE and beyond. The Centre produces world-leading, non-partisan research, critically engaging with key issues and fostering debate among academics, policymakers, and the public. Its work spans academic research, knowledge exchange, and policy impact.
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