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Associate Professor @ POLSIS, University of Birmingham: www.birmingham.ac.uk/staff/profiles… Chair: ecpr.eu/Group/statehood-sovereignty… State recognition, international organisations, conflict, sovereignty.

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UK Prime Minister Updates @downingstreet.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway and Canada.
Joint statement from the leaders of United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway and Canada.

Read full statement here: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/joint-statement-on-israeli-governments-decision-to-publish-construction-tenders-for-the-e1-settlement-project
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
My latest article with Bruno Luciano shows how international parliaments might play a distinct role in statehood conflicts and matters of recognition. We do that through a deep dive into the EP's position on Kosovo. Full access: share.google/Cs693FnS7Iey...
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 17/04/2026
'Inspections of Turkish Cypriot halloumi producers will begin with a view to allowing Turkish Cypriot halloumi to be exported across the Green Line and into the wider European Union, Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhurman said on Thursday'. cyprus-mail.com/2026/04/16/i...
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Inspections of Turkish Cypriot halloumi producers to begin
Inspections of Turkish Cypriot halloumi producers will begin with a view to allowing Turkish Cypriot halloumi to be exported across the Green Line and into the wider European Union, Turkish Cypriot le...
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Global Society @globalsociety.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
New #OnlineFirst article out in Global Society! "State Recognition, Conflict and International Parliaments: The European Parliament and Kosovo" is by @georgekyris.bsky.social (Birmingham) and Bruno Luciano (UNESP). Do give it a read! #Statehood #Conflict www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
"States in international relations emerge through diplomatic state recognition, yet when there are rival statehood claims over the same territory, recognition becomes contested and a security concern. International organisations and their parliaments express recognition positions that matter because of their collective nature, but this remains underexplored in predominantly state-centric scholarship. This study addresses that gap by analysing how International Parliamentary Institutions (IPIs) facilitate recognition in statehood conflicts. We propose an analytical framework to capture how IPIs exercise agency through using their own instruments (e.g. resolutions) to express recognition positions, particularly when these diverge from their executive counterparts. Applying this framework, we conduct a historical analysis of the European Parliament’s approach to Kosovo as a case study of IPIs’ significance for recognition, drawing on extensive original and secondary data. Findings show that the activism of parliamentarians and majority decision-making rules enabled a stance in favour of Kosovo’s recognition; that EP support has strengthened over time; and that plenary debates fostered reflection on recognition of Kosovo and beyond. The study highlights the importance of both institutional rules and individual agency, contributing to a deeper understanding of collective recognition by diverse international actors in some of the world’s most complex security environments."
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Adam Quinn @adamjamesquinn.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
New episode of @politicalworldview.bsky.social podcast out now!🎙️ This time I’m talking recognition with the excellent @georgekyris.bsky.social, who’s thought about it a lot — and looked into some interesting cases. Check it out! 👇Audio links in thread under original post👇
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Political Worldview Podcast @politicalworldview.bsky.social · 23/03/2026
New episode out now! 'Recognize Me?' 🎙️ @adamjamesquinn.bsky.social chats with @georgekyris.bsky.social about national recognition: who gets a state, and says who? How it works in theory, and some cases (Palestine, Taiwan, and more) that show it's trickier in practice! 👇Audio links in thread below👇
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Palestinian embassy officially inaugurated in London following UK recognition of Palestine – Middle East Monitor share.google/ZWQpgQAWNMEl...
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Palestinian embassy officially inaugurated in London following UK recognition of Palestine
The Palestinian embassy in London was officially inaugurated on Monday, replacing the former designation “Palestinian Mission to the UK” with “Embassy of the State of Palestine,&#…
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Ulrike Franke @rikefranke.eu · 05/01/2026
“In the past years,Cyprus got very close to the US, forming lots of defence relationships with them. That is going to cause tension if we're trying to create an EU that's independent of the US.We have Cyprus leading the EU presidency, and the US is building bases here. This is going to be a tension”
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Cyprus’s EU presidency: seeking resilience in a new world order
Cyprus has assumed the presidency of the European Council at a volatile time for Europe, as international peace efforts struggle to end the war in Ukraine, the United States shifts its loyalties and…
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
Israel first country to recognise Somaliland: share.google/a04mHcKvdRcy... Big development, if not hypocritical given Israel's denial of Palestinian statehood. 'The AU rejected any recognition of Somaliland, reaffirming its “unwavering commitment” to Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity'.
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Israel becomes first country to formally recognize Somaliland as independent state | CNN
Israel became the first country to formally recognize the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday – a decision that could reshape regional dynamics and tes...
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
I talked about my article on the right to statehood and Palestine with two great colleagues in the first Ethnopolitics podcast- Looking forward to listening to the rest of the series.
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 27/10/2025
East Timor, Asia's youngest nation, becomes ASEAN's 11th member  | Reuters share.google/QlFX3pbfV3Jv...
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 19/10/2025
Pro-reunification Tufan Erhurman has Turkish Cypriot presidency electio by a landslide, one of the biggest % ever-a crystal clear message that Turkish Cypriots want reunification. It is now up to Greek Cypriot leadership, who say they want reunification, to put their money where the mouth is.
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
The Trump administration might see statehood as an 'aspiration' of Palestinians, but for the collective of the international community throughout a century or so, Palestinian statehood is a right, so clearly and repeatedly spelled out. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
The Trump administration might see statehood as an 'aspiration' of Palestinians, but for the collective of the international community throughout a century or so, Palestinian statehood is a right, so clearly and repeatedly spelled out. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 28/09/2025
Cyprus marks unique bicommunal pride | Cyprus Mail. share.google/Ej0L27gsqnsR...
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Cyprus marks unique bicommunal pride
People from all over Cyprus gathered on Friday evening to celebrate the annual bicommunal pride, which traditionally ends with a big gathering in the buffer zone. “What makes it so special is that it ...
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 27/09/2025
Canada recognizes a Palestinian state. Israel says it's a non-starter. So what does it mean for Palestinians? www.cbc.ca/news/world/i...
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Canada recognizes a Palestinian state. Israel says it's a non-starter. So what does it mean for Palestinians? | CBC News
What does the recognition of a Palestinian state signify? With Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu continuing to reject a two-state solution, is it merely symbolic or might it have some practica...
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
My thoughts on Palestines's recognition: - they aren't illegal or condoning Hamas - they make those that don't recognise Palestine more isolated - they will improve Palestinian diplomacy - but aren't enough for stopping Israel's war and occupation. More: theconversation.com/the-uk-canad...
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The UK, Canada and Australia have recognised Palestine – what does that mean? Expert Q+A
Diplomatic recognition, when done in concert, carries more heft than isolated gestures – and governments know this.
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
US vetoes, again, UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, the lifting of aid restrictions and the release of hostages. All rest 14 members approved. share.google/Aqall7VKiDsF...
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US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire call again
The US has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution which called for a ceasefire in Gaza, the lifting of aid restrictions and the release of hostages.
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
US vetoes, again, UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza, the lifting of aid restrictions and the release of hostages. All rest 14 members approved. share.google/Aqall7VKiDsF...
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US vetoes UN Security Council Gaza ceasefire call again
The US has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution which called for a ceasefire in Gaza, the lifting of aid restrictions and the release of hostages.
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
The European Parliament passes resolution asking EU member states to recognise Palestine - its strongest wording about recognition so far. '... Calls on the Member States to consider recognising the State of Palestine with a view to achieving the two-state solution'. share.google/4gc4Xo9r1pD3...
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Texts adopted - Gaza at breaking point: EU action to combat famine, the urgent need to release hostages and move towards a two-state solution - Thursday, 11 September 2025
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
The absurdity of Cyprus (and other divided societies): Cyprus national 🏀 team uses the national anthem of Greece, a different country, which obviously doesn't represent the Turkish Cypriots of the country (and I am pretty sure many Greek Cypriots either). share.google/JmfYItPkkfOQ...
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Greece and Cyprus share a moment with joint national anthem
The day when Greece and Cyprus heard their common national anthem together has arrived!Those who attended the match between Cyprus and Greece at the Spyros Kyprianou stadium for the second matchday of...
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 30/08/2025
Unbelievable. 'BBC News - US blocks Palestinian leader from attending UN meeting in New York'. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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US blocks Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas from attending UN meeting in New York
The decision comes as France leads international efforts to recognise a Palestinian state at the UN meeting next month.
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
Watched Bosnia's Gori Vatra (Fuse) tonight. Interesting themes of post-conflict international interventions, reconciliation, trauma and memory. I especially liked the ending.
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 16/08/2025
Effective tricks from the Turkish Cypriots, juvenile mistake from the British... 'UK's trade envoy to Turkey resigns following visit to Northern Cyprus | World News | Sky News' share.google/VqqJJfetRbZ6...
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UK's trade envoy to Turkey resigns following visit to Northern Cyprus
The MP for Manchester Rusholme, Afzal Khan, has resigned following a trip to the territory, which is not recognised by the British government as a self-declared independent nation.
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 13/08/2025
Senegal’s Khassim Diagne poised to be UN’s new special representative in #Cyprus | Cyprus Mail cyprus-mail.com/2025/08/13/s...
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Senegal’s Khassim Diagne poised to be UN’s new special representative in Cyprus
Senegalese diplomat Khassim Diagne has been put forward as the United Nations’ new special representative in Cyprus, the Cyprus Mail understands. Diplomatic sources informed the Cyprus Mail that Diagn...
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
#Australia to recognise #Palestine state at United Nations in September | Reuters share.google/UON2oKOk6JfT...
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Australia to recognise Palestinian state at United Nations in September
Australia will recognise a Palestinian state at next month's United Nations General Assembly, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday, a move that adds to international pressure on Israel after similar announcements from France, Britain and Canada.
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
New York Call is a collective recognition of sorts for Palestine (some have recognised, others plan to) and an invitation for more states to progress with recognition. Full text: www.canada.ca/en/global-af...
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New York Call - Joint statement of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs
The Foreign Ministers of Andorra, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia and Spain, issued the following statement...
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Obviously this is not a serious foreign policy and it is deeply disappointing once again from Labour and the UK. Recognition should be about Palestine, not about punishing, or rewarding, Israel. www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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UK to recognise Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel agrees ceasefire and two-state solution, Starmer says – as it happened
UK also demands Hamas release all hostages, disarm, sign up to a ceasefire and accept that they will play no role in the government of Gaza
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
'UK recognition would have a significant impact due to our historic connections and our membership on the UN Security Council. British recognition of Palestine would be particularly powerful given its role as the author of the Balfour Declaration and the former Mandatory Power in Palestine'.
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
'The UK should immediately recognise the state of Palestine, a majority of MPs on the Commons foreign affairs committee have said'. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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MPs urge UK to immediately recognise Palestinian state
A majority of MPs on the foreign affairs committee urge ministers to make the move immediately.
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
‼️ France to recognize Palestine as a state, says Macron. www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
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France to recognize Palestine as a state, says Macron; US recalls Gaza ceasefire team – Middle East crisis live
French president says ‘no alternative’ amid ‘urgent need to end the war in Gaza’; US claims Hamas ‘lacks desire’ for deal
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
“I sincerely hope that the international community can come together to make sure that we see an end of this war but also that we recognise the state of Palestine while there is a state of Palestine left to recognise.” www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...
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Starmer under pressure from cabinet to recognise Palestinian statehood
Exclusive: Wes Streeting among ministers pushing for action after calling Israeli attacks on aid sites ‘intolerable’
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 11/07/2025
Bosnia Marks Three Decades Since Srebrenica With Mass Burial balkaninsight.com/2025/07/11/b...
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Bosnia Marks Three Decades Since Srebrenica With Mass Burial
Bosnia is marking the 30th anniversary of the 1995 genocide of Bosniaks by Bosnian Serb forces with the mass funeral of seven more victims in a ceremony at the Srebrenica Memorial Centre.
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Tamils rally in Brussels demanding justice and freedom for Tamil Eelam. www.tamilguardian.com/content/pict...
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In pictures - Tamils rally in Brussels demanding justice and freedom for Tamil Eelam | Tamil Guardian
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
Typical 'earned sovereignty' - awards reforms towards apparent better statehood with diplomatic recognition. Let's see how far the rewards will go... 'France says Palestinian Authority makes ‘unprecedented commitments’ to reform ahead of conference on statehood' www.cnn.com/2025/06/10/e...
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France says Palestinian Authority makes ‘unprecedented commitments’ to reform ahead of conference on statehood | CNN
France said it has received a letter from the Palestinian Authority that contains “concrete and unprecedented commitments” to reform as Paris prepares to co-chair a conference on Palestinian statehood...
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
Getting #ECPR2025 ready...
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
UK Labour figures urge recognition of Palestinian state at UN conference. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Labour figures urge recognition of Palestinian state at UN conference
Ministers told ‘symbols matter’ and move would give Palestine stronger footing in future peace talks
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
Athens 2025.
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 20/05/2025
Quick reaction to UK's Foreign Sec suggestion that recognition of Palestine won't affect things on the ground: Hard to argue it will make them worse. It will afirm Palestinian right to sovereignty (and therefore highlight Israel's many ways of infringing it), + might also lead to more recognitions.
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
🇨🇦 🇫🇷 🇬🇧: 'we are committed to recognising a Palestinian state as a contribution to achieving a two-state solution and are prepared to work with others to this end'. www.gov.uk/government/n...
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Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Canada on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank
Joint statement from the leaders of the United Kingdom, France and Canada on the situation in Gaza and the West Bank.
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
'Sovereignty as Spectacle: Turkish Cypriot Researcher Critiques Grand Opening of the Northern Cyprus New "Republican Campus"'. www.thelevantfiles.org/2025/05/sove...
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Sovereignty as Spectacle: Turkish Cypriot Researcher Critiques Grand Opening of the Northern Cyprus New "Republican Campus"
On Saturday, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), which is not recognized internationally, officially launched its new "Republica...
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 04/05/2025
This is a great opportunity for those wishing Cyprus to be free, particularly Greek Cypriots, to support Turkish Cypriots in their fight. 'Erdoğan tells protesters against Islamification in northern Cyprus they will fail' www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m...
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Erdoğan tells protesters against Islamification in northern Cyprus they will fail
Turkish president at odds with thousands of Turkish Cypriots who object to his attempts to undermine their secular way of life
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Reminder of the next online seminar of our ECPR Reseach Network with award- winning research on secession in Catalonia and the Faroe islands. You can register below 👇🏻 lnkd.in/e5xFtTGf
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
Reminder of the next online seminar of our ECPR Reseach Network with award- winning research on secession in Catalonia and the Faroe islands. You can register below 👇🏻 lnkd.in/e5xFtTGf
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Delighted to share my new article. I explore the relationship between state recognition & state-building through a study of #UN & #EU involvement in #Kosovo to better grasp how states are built/recognised in conflict-affected areas. Free to access! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #conflictsky
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State-building and the recognition of a right to statehood: international involvement in post-1999 Kosovo
Informed by a novel conceptualization of the recognition of a right to statehood and its relation to state-building, this study explores under what conditions international organizations contribute...
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Does Macron’s pledge on Palestine signal a return to France’s ‘Arab policy’? #Palestine www.rfi.fr/en/internati...
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Does Macron’s pledge on Palestine signal a return to France’s ‘Arab policy’?
As pressure mounts ahead of a key UN summit, France is weighing whether to recognise a Palestinian state – a move President Emmanuel Macron says could come within months. The two-state solution has be...
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 18/04/2025
Observing the most important Easter traditions. #polscibakes
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
I will be at #PSA2025, which this time takes place in my town! I will be presenting our work with Bruno Luciano on parliaments and recognition alongside other great papers. If you are around and fancy a catch up, please send a message!
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Sudan recognizes #Kosovo. www.koha.net/en/arberi/su...
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Sudan recognizes Kosovo
Sudan has decided to recognize the Independence of Kosovo, announced President Vjosa Osmani on Saturday, after meeting with the foreign minister of this country, on the sidelines of the
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George Kyris @georgekyris.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
Join the next online seminar of our ECPR Research Network Statehood, Sovereignty & Conflict with our 2024 Best Paper award: 'Lost Autonomy Triggers & the Rise of Secessionism in Catalonia and the Faroe Islands' by M Scantamburlo, F Schulte & M Ackrén. May 8, 13-1430 CET Register: lnkd.in/e5xFtTGf
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