Independent think-tank · Nicosia, Cyprus

GLOBAL POLICIES CENTRE

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.

GLOPOL — TransparenCY and civic dialogue in Cyprus
GLOPOL TransparenCY launch event

Who we are

Research, dialogue and policy for Cyprus and the region

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.

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People

Our team

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HS

Hüseyin Silman

President

İB

İpek Borman

Vice President

AB

Asya Beyaz

Secretary General

İA

İlksoy Aslım

Foreign Affairs Officer

EE

Erhan Erçin

General Coordinator

MA

Mete Azizoğlu

Press and Public Relations Officer

FD

Ferruh Dülgeroğlu

Local Communities and Social Affairs Officer

SK

Saadet Kaymaklılı

Financial Affairs Officer

NG

Nurcan Gündüz

Legal Affairs Officer

BT

Berk Tansel

Youth Engagement & Outreach Secretary

GLOPOL

Our principles

Peace Scientific Priority to people Innovation and openness to change Creativity Correct vision Solidarity Objectivity Correct analysis Critical approach Common sense Cooperation and dialogue