The Turkish Cypriot General Elections of December 2003: Setting the Stage for Resolving the Cyprus Conflict?

@article{arkolu2004TheTC,
  title={The Turkish Cypriot General Elections of December 2003: Setting the Stage for Resolving the Cyprus Conflict?},
  author={Ali Çarkoğlu and Ahmet Bilge S{\"o}zen},
  journal={South European Society and Politics},
  year={2004},
  volume={9},
  pages={122 - 136}
}
This article provides an evaluation of the December 2003 general elections in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). After a brief review of the electoral history of TRNC, its electoral and party systems, the article discusses election issues and how different parties used them. Election results are presented from a macro-geographical perspective. The influence of international actors on the election is assessed, followed by an evaluation of future prospects. 
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