Global Policies Centre (GLOPOL) is an independent, free think-tank based in Nicosia-Cyprus, working on issues in the field of social sciences. Embodying experts, researchers and academicians in this field, GLOPOL strives to be a pioneering think tank that forms and shapes intellectual discussions on both sides of the island as well as in its entirety through local, regional and global scale studies and practices with the aim of contributing to the development of comprehensive and effective policies on political, economic, social and cultural issues.
Based on scientificity and constructive criticism, GLOPOL aims to support the formation of public awareness/conscious on issues affecting human beings both individually and societally as well as their access to policy-/decision-making mechanisms. With the goal of initiating processes of mutual interaction on the axis of human-society-state relations, it works in the direction of analyzing the structural and contemporary problems of North Cyprus in particular and Cyprus in general within a dynamic and pluralistic framework and putting into effect the appropriate projects in this respect through its publications and activities based on data and academic ethics.
GLOPOL considers it fundamental and necessary to contribute to the goal of reaching a political solution in Cyprus trust-building between the communities by way of leading the discussions with regard to the Cyprus problem that constitutes the overarching issue of the island. In that regard, GLOPOL gives utmost priority to the rapprochement and enhancement of relations between the two communities through building partnerships with the Greek Cypriot civil society organizations and stakeholders. In this context, it also pursues to establish close collaboration with the relevant international organizations and other international stakeholders with a view to supporting the efforts of the good offices mission conducted under the auspices of the United Nations. Furthermore, taking into consideration the geo-political position of Cyprus, it aims to help creating an environment of stability, welfare and peace both on the island and in the region through sustainable dialogue and coordination with Turkey, Greece and the stakeholders in the Eastern Mediterranean and the European Union.