Lebanon Should Mediate in Cyprus Conflict
Editorial, The Daily Star | 7 October, 2009
The lingering conflict between Turkish and Greek Cypriots needs to be resolved now the conflict is riper than ever before. ++ Although Turkey has demonstrated a benevolent commitment to defusing the conflict, internal Cypriot politics are standing in the way of a peace deal. ++ This is where Lebanon, a valuable friend to Cyprus, should step in and use its leverage to convince both parties of the urgency of reaching an agreement. ++ Lebanon has a lot to gain from a peaceful neighbor and the last thing it needs are new frictions in the region.
