The Intersection of Culture and Politics: ELAM's Narrative on Cyprus Federalism

Abstract

The study examines the intersection of culture and politics, where far-right parties like ELAM use nationalism and exclusionary rhetoric to gain support and influence. It focuses on ELAM's political ideology and its impact on the Cyprus Problem, a conflict between Greek and Turkish Cypriots. By analyzing ELAM's policies and discourses, the study aims to understand the role of far-right parties in shaping Cyprus's political and social landscape. Specifically, it examines ELAM's opposition to the proposed federal solution for the Cyprus Problem, its stance on illegal immigration and energy policy, and its views on Turkish Cypriots and Turkey. The study also highlights ELAM's growing popularity and electoral success, attributing it to the normalization of far-right ideologies in Cyprus. It underscores the importance of critically analyzing far-right parties like ELAM to grasp their influence on Cyprus and Europe's political and social fabric, emphasizing the need for understanding their impact on democracy and human rights.