Parastate and stagnation in a honeymoon

The article examines Sergey Lavrov's statements regarding Russia's historical support for Turkey in 1922, framing it as a move dictated by national interests. It then pivots to the systemic issues within Cyprus, highlighting three main reasons for the persistent lack of effective governance. These include the long-standing law of necessity, the influence of powerful families, and significant gaps in legislative and oversight mechanisms. The text points out that institutions like the police remain vulnerable to political interference and clientelism, often failing to act against parastate elements. Furthermore, the author notes that societal expectations for the rule of law are evolving much faster than the actual institutional reforms. Consequently, the public's perception of corruption and stagnation grows even as minor improvements are made.