Greek and Turkish Cypriot leaders are discussing territorial trade-offs as peace talks to reunify the island reach a crucial juncture.
The government system in Cyprus should be changed to a modified semi-presidential system like Finland’s, plus a committee-style legislative system modeled after Switzerland’s. The prerequisite for peace in the world is global democratization. The government of Cyprus should proceed with reform of its basic constitution to practice a model of democracy, adhering to the idea of One World under One Set of Laws with a constitution that can keep pace with a changing world. See the Charter for Permanent Peace and Development.


