This book uses empirical research to introduce the relationship between nationalism militarism
and masculinity. The co-constitution between these three factors is susceptible to change and
hinders reconciliation according to the author. Drawing on the case of Cyprus a country in
conflict with Turkey Efthymiou reveals how nationalism militarism and masculinity were
constructed after the war and re-adapted following the opening of internal borders and
European Union accession. Nationalism Militarism and Masculinity in Post-Conflict Cyprus draws
on rich field-research with soldiers and officers in army barracks politicians such as former
President of Republic of Cyprus Glafkos Clerides leaders of radical far-right movements and
the Greek Cypriot public. The book offers invaluable insight into the application of
nationalism militarism and masculinity in governmental policy including by the Cyprus Defence
Ministry and will be of interest to students and scholars in sociology gender studies peace
studies security studies politics and international relations as well as governments and
NGOs.
