Harry Anastasiou
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Harry Anastasiou a Cypriot American
social
and political scientist (born in 1951 in Liverpool
, England
by Greek Cypriot parents, but raised in Larnaca
, Cyprus
) is a known pioneer in peace-building initiatives in Cyprus
, Greece
, Turkey
, the Middle East
and the European Union
.
's Conflict Resolution Graduate Program . Having obtained his Ph.D. in the Political Sociology of Peace and Conflict from the Union Institute & University
, Cincinnati, Ohio
, and a Doctorandus Degree from the Free University of Amsterdam, Holland in the Sociology of Technology, Anastasiou was invited to join Portland State University's faculty after reviewing and evaluating his unique work as a peace entrepreneur and pioneer in peace-building initiatives around the world. Anastasiou has previously taught social science in the American Academy of Larnaca
, developed the Millennium Curriculum for Cyber Kids, a chain of computer learning centers and directed the R&D of the Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute
.
. His work focuses on courses ranging from Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict, to the European Union as Peace Building System, to Cyprus and Greek-Turkish Relations, to International Peace and Conflict Studies, to the Ethics of Peace
and International Conflict, to Conflict and Dialogue, to Conflict Peace and Globalization. Anastasiou was founding member of the Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group
and of the Technology for peace
project. Together with Yiannis Laouris
and Aleco Christakis
he is active also in the Middle East peace process through the Act Beyond Borders project.
, and since 2006 in Marquis Who's Who. In 2009 he was rated by students as best professor of Portland State University
among 1,120 listed professors . In 2011 he was appointed as academic advisor to the Rotary Peace Centers Committee of Rotary International
for advising on academic developments in the field of peace studies and conflict resolution and for screening and selecting applicants for the prestigious Rotary Peace Fellows fellowship. Moreover, Dr. Anastasiou’s work has been recognized through the awarding of several grants and fellowships for his research and conflict resolution projects. He has been invited as guest lecturer to speak at several universities in the USA, Canada
, Northern Ireland
, and at several organizations and centers focusing on international peace and conflict issues. Over the last several years Anastasiou has also been an invited speaker for International Visitor Leadership Program
, a U.S. Department of State professional development program fostering mutual understanding, involving participants nominated by U.S. Embassies overseas as current or emerging leaders in their fields. In addition, Dr. Anastasiou has been invited to speak on several local, national and international media including, The Voice of America
, the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation
and ABC Radio National and Radio Australia
.
Anastasiou, H. (with Benjamin J Broome) (2011). “Communication and Dialogue Across the Divide in the Cyprus Conflict.” In Dan Landis & Rosita Albert (Eds.) Handbook of Ethnocultural Conflict: Comparative Perspectives on Context and Consequences. Springer Publishing Co.http://www.uk.sagepub.com/books/Book229806
Anastasiou, H. (with Broome, B. J) (2010). “Nationalism.” In Ronald L. Jackson II (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Identity. Volumes I & II. Sage. http://www.amazon.com/dp/1412951534
Anastasiou, H. (2010). “Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία: Ανάμεσα στα εθνικιστικά αδιέξοδα και το μετά-εθνικό κράτος” (The Republic of Cyprus: Between Nationalist Impasse and Interethnic Democracy). In Chrysostomos Pericleous (Ed.) Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία 50 χρόνια. Επώδυνη πορεία (The Republic of Cyprus 50 Years: Painful Path). Athens: Papazisis Press. http://ecoleft.wordpress.com/2011/05/23/%CE%BA%CF%85%CF%80%CF%81%CE%B9%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%AE-%CE%B4%CE%B7%CE%BC%CE%BF%CE%BA%CF%81%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%AF%CE%B1-50-%CF%87%CF%81%CF%8C%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CE%B5%CF%80%CF%8E%CE%B4%CF%85%CE%BD%CE%B7/
Anastasiou, H. (2008). “Encountering Nationalism: The Contribution of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.” In Dennis J. D. Sandole, Sean Byrne, Ingrid Sandole-Staroste, Jessica Senehi (Eds.) Handbook of Conflict Analysis and Resolution. New York: Routledge.http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415577359/http://www.amazon.com/dp/0415577357
Anastasiou, H. (2007). “Securing Human Rights Through War and Peace: From Paradox to Opportunity.” In Gail M. Presbey (Ed.) Philosophical Perspectives on the War on Terrorism. The Philosophy of Peace series. Amsterdam: Rodopi Press.http://www.amazon.com/dp/9042021977
Articles
Anastasiou, H (with Yesilada, B., Webster, C., Peristianis, N.) (2010). “World Values Survey in Cyprus 2006: A Brief Overview,” Cyprus Review, 22(1), 153-167. http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/HA%20WVS%20Cyprus%202006--A%20Research%20Note.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (2009). “Conflict Transformation in Greek-Turkish Relations: Between Belligerent Nationalism and Conciliatory Europeanization,” Peace Studies Journal, 2(1), 15-38.http://www.peacestudiesjournal.org/archive/harrya.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (2009). “Cyprus as the EU Anomaly,” Global Society: Journal of Interdisciplinary International Relations, 23(2), 129 – 151.http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/H%20Anastasiou%20Cyprus%20as%20the%20EU%20Anomaly.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (2008). “The EU as a Peace Building System: Deconstructing Nationalism in an Era of Globalization,” The International Journal of Peace Studies. 12(2), 31-50.
http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/HA%20EU%20as%20Peace%20System%20IJPS.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (2007). “Nationalism as a Deterrent to Peace and Inter-Ethnic Democracy: The Failure of Nationalist Leadership From the Hague Talks to the Cyprus Referendum,” International Studies Perspectives, 8(2), 190-205. http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/HA%20Nationalism%20as%20Deterrent%20INSP%202007.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (2007). “The Communication Imperative in an Era of Globalization: Beyond Conflict-Conditioned Communication,” Global Media Journal: Mediterranean Edition, 2(1), 63-75. http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/HA%20Communication%20Imperative%202007%20GMJ%20Med%20Edn.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (2002). “Communication Across Conflict Lines,” Journal of Peace Research, 39(5) 581-596. http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/HA%20Communication%20Across%20Conflict%20Lines%20%20Journal%20of%20Peace%20Research%202002.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (2000). “Negotiating the Solution to the Cyprus Problem: From Impasse to Post-Helsinki Hope,” Cyprus Review, 12(1), 11-33.http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/HA%20Negotiating%20the%20Solution%20to%20the%20Cyprus%20Problem.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (1996). “Conflict, Alienation and the Hope of Peace: The Struggle for Peace in Militarized Cyprus,” Cyprus Review, 8, 79-96. http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/HA%20Conflict%20Alienation%20and%20the%20Hope%20for%20Peace.pdf
Cypriot American
A Cypriot American is a citizen of the United States of America of Cypriot heritage or descent. The majority of Cypriots speak either Greek or Turkish, while a minority speak Arabic or Armenian. In general, Greek-speaking Cypriot Americans are members of the Greek Orthodox Church, whilst...
social
Social Scientist
Social Scientist is a New Delhi based journal in social sciences and humanities published since 1972....
and political scientist (born in 1951 in Liverpool
Liverpool
Liverpool is a city and metropolitan borough of Merseyside, England, along the eastern side of the Mersey Estuary. It was founded as a borough in 1207 and was granted city status in 1880...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
by Greek Cypriot parents, but raised in Larnaca
Larnaca
Larnaca, is the third largest city on the southern coast of Cyprus after Nicosia and Limassol. It has a population of 72,000 and is the island's second largest commercial port and an important tourist resort...
, Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
) is a known pioneer in peace-building initiatives in Cyprus
Cyprus
Cyprus , officially the Republic of Cyprus , is a Eurasian island country, member of the European Union, in the Eastern Mediterranean, east of Greece, south of Turkey, west of Syria and north of Egypt. It is the third largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.The earliest known human activity on the...
, Greece
Greece
Greece , officially the Hellenic Republic , and historically Hellas or the Republic of Greece in English, is a country in southeastern Europe....
, Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
, the Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
and the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
.
Biography
Harry Anastasiou is currently Professor and leading core faculty member of Portland State UniversityPortland State University
Portland State University is a public state urban university located in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1946, it has the largest overall enrollment of any university in the state of Oregon, including undergraduate and graduate students. It is also the only public university in...
's Conflict Resolution Graduate Program . Having obtained his Ph.D. in the Political Sociology of Peace and Conflict from the Union Institute & University
Union Institute & University
Union Institute & University is a non-profit private college, specializing in limited residence and distance learning programs. With the main campus in Cincinnati, Union Institute & University operates -from Ohio- "satellite campuses" located in Montpelier, Vermont; Brattleboro, Vermont; North...
, Cincinnati, Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
, and a Doctorandus Degree from the Free University of Amsterdam, Holland in the Sociology of Technology, Anastasiou was invited to join Portland State University's faculty after reviewing and evaluating his unique work as a peace entrepreneur and pioneer in peace-building initiatives around the world. Anastasiou has previously taught social science in the American Academy of Larnaca
American Academy of Larnaca
The American Academy Larnaca is a non-profit private school in Larnaca, Cyprus offering pre-school to University entrance education of the highest standard. It is a selective, co-educational, independent school, registered under the Private Schools’ Law, 1971, of the Republic of Cyprus.The school...
, developed the Millennium Curriculum for Cyber Kids, a chain of computer learning centers and directed the R&D of the Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute
Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute
The Cyprus Neuroscience & Technology Institute is a non-profit, non-Governmental independent organization active in programs with future orientation in areas related to human brain-modern technology-social transformation and the repercussions of relevant research for humanity.-Founding history:The...
.
Contributions to international peace building
Anastasiou has published three books , numerous book chapters, and journal articles, alongside with top international scholars in his field. He has been teaching eight different graduate courses per year, including an annual study abroad course in Cyprus, which is organized in collaboration with the Future Worlds CenterFuture Worlds Center
Future Worlds Center is a non-profit, non-Governmental independent organization active in programs with future orientation in areas related to positive social change, social entrepreneurship and transformation.-Founding history:...
. His work focuses on courses ranging from Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict, to the European Union as Peace Building System, to Cyprus and Greek-Turkish Relations, to International Peace and Conflict Studies, to the Ethics of Peace
Ethics
Ethics, also known as moral philosophy, is a branch of philosophy that addresses questions about morality—that is, concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and vice, justice and crime, etc.Major branches of ethics include:...
and International Conflict, to Conflict and Dialogue, to Conflict Peace and Globalization. Anastasiou was founding member of the Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group
Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group
The Cyprus Conflict Resolution Trainers Group was founded in 1994 by about 30 Cypriot peace pioneers...
and of the Technology for peace
Technology for peace
Technology for Peace is a Cyprus based peoples' initiative launched in 1995 to serve the needs of peace pioneers on the divided island.-History:The peace portal was born because it was deemed needed. What led to its birth was neither the availability of relevant technology nor the availability of...
project. Together with Yiannis Laouris
Yiannis Laouris
Yiannis Laouris is a social and business entrepreneur. He is a neurophysiologist and systems scientist trained in Germany and the US, who has also become known for his socially responsible work and scientific contributions in the fields of peace and development through the application of modern...
and Aleco Christakis
Alexander Christakis
Alexander Christakis is a Greek American social scientist, systems scientist and cyberneticist, former faculty member of several Universities, organizational consultant and member of the Club of Rome, known for his "study and design of social systems".- Biography :Christakis came to the United...
he is active also in the Middle East peace process through the Act Beyond Borders project.
International Recognition
The work of Dr. Anastasiou has been recognized by his inclusion since 2007 in the Recommended Speakers book of the World Affairs Councils of AmericaWorld Affairs Councils of America
The World Affairs Councils of America represents and supports the largest national non-partisan network of local councils that are dedicated to educating, inspiring and engaging Americans in international affairs and the critical global issues of our times. The network consists of 94 councils in 40...
, and since 2006 in Marquis Who's Who. In 2009 he was rated by students as best professor of Portland State University
Portland State University
Portland State University is a public state urban university located in downtown Portland, Oregon, United States. Founded in 1946, it has the largest overall enrollment of any university in the state of Oregon, including undergraduate and graduate students. It is also the only public university in...
among 1,120 listed professors . In 2011 he was appointed as academic advisor to the Rotary Peace Centers Committee of Rotary International
Rotary International
Rotary International is an organization of service clubs known as Rotary Clubs located all over the world. The stated purpose of the organization is to bring together business and professional leaders to provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help...
for advising on academic developments in the field of peace studies and conflict resolution and for screening and selecting applicants for the prestigious Rotary Peace Fellows fellowship. Moreover, Dr. Anastasiou’s work has been recognized through the awarding of several grants and fellowships for his research and conflict resolution projects. He has been invited as guest lecturer to speak at several universities in the USA, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland is one of the four countries of the United Kingdom. Situated in the north-east of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland to the south and west...
, and at several organizations and centers focusing on international peace and conflict issues. Over the last several years Anastasiou has also been an invited speaker for International Visitor Leadership Program
International Visitor Leadership Program
The International Visitor Leadership Program is a professional exchange program funded by the U.S. Department of State Office of International Visitors in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The purpose of the program is to help build mutual understanding between citizens of the U.S....
, a U.S. Department of State professional development program fostering mutual understanding, involving participants nominated by U.S. Embassies overseas as current or emerging leaders in their fields. In addition, Dr. Anastasiou has been invited to speak on several local, national and international media including, The Voice of America
Voice of America
Voice of America is the official external broadcast institution of the United States federal government. It is one of five civilian U.S. international broadcasters working under the umbrella of the Broadcasting Board of Governors . VOA provides a wide range of programming for broadcast on radio...
, the Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation
Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation
The Cyprus Broadcasting Corporation ) or CyBC is Cyprus's public broadcasting service, transmitting island-wide on four radio and two television channels. CyBC is a non-profit organization that utilises its entire income for the promotion of its main mission, which is the objective provision of...
and ABC Radio National and Radio Australia
Radio Australia
Radio Australia is the international broadcasting and online service operated by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation , Australia's public broadcaster.- History :...
.
Publications
Chapters:Anastasiou, H. (with Benjamin J Broome) (2011). “Communication and Dialogue Across the Divide in the Cyprus Conflict.” In Dan Landis & Rosita Albert (Eds.) Handbook of Ethnocultural Conflict: Comparative Perspectives on Context and Consequences. Springer Publishing Co.http://www.uk.sagepub.com/books/Book229806
Anastasiou, H. (with Broome, B. J) (2010). “Nationalism.” In Ronald L. Jackson II (Ed.) Encyclopedia of Identity. Volumes I & II. Sage. http://www.amazon.com/dp/1412951534
Anastasiou, H. (2010). “Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία: Ανάμεσα στα εθνικιστικά αδιέξοδα και το μετά-εθνικό κράτος” (The Republic of Cyprus: Between Nationalist Impasse and Interethnic Democracy). In Chrysostomos Pericleous (Ed.) Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία 50 χρόνια. Επώδυνη πορεία (The Republic of Cyprus 50 Years: Painful Path). Athens: Papazisis Press. http://ecoleft.wordpress.com/2011/05/23/%CE%BA%CF%85%CF%80%CF%81%CE%B9%CE%B1%CE%BA%CE%AE-%CE%B4%CE%B7%CE%BC%CE%BF%CE%BA%CF%81%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%AF%CE%B1-50-%CF%87%CF%81%CF%8C%CE%BD%CE%B9%CE%B1-%CE%B5%CF%80%CF%8E%CE%B4%CF%85%CE%BD%CE%B7/
Anastasiou, H. (2008). “Encountering Nationalism: The Contribution of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.” In Dennis J. D. Sandole, Sean Byrne, Ingrid Sandole-Staroste, Jessica Senehi (Eds.) Handbook of Conflict Analysis and Resolution. New York: Routledge.http://www.routledge.com/books/details/9780415577359/http://www.amazon.com/dp/0415577357
Anastasiou, H. (2007). “Securing Human Rights Through War and Peace: From Paradox to Opportunity.” In Gail M. Presbey (Ed.) Philosophical Perspectives on the War on Terrorism. The Philosophy of Peace series. Amsterdam: Rodopi Press.http://www.amazon.com/dp/9042021977
Articles
Anastasiou, H (with Yesilada, B., Webster, C., Peristianis, N.) (2010). “World Values Survey in Cyprus 2006: A Brief Overview,” Cyprus Review, 22(1), 153-167. http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/HA%20WVS%20Cyprus%202006--A%20Research%20Note.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (2009). “Conflict Transformation in Greek-Turkish Relations: Between Belligerent Nationalism and Conciliatory Europeanization,” Peace Studies Journal, 2(1), 15-38.http://www.peacestudiesjournal.org/archive/harrya.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (2009). “Cyprus as the EU Anomaly,” Global Society: Journal of Interdisciplinary International Relations, 23(2), 129 – 151.http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/H%20Anastasiou%20Cyprus%20as%20the%20EU%20Anomaly.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (2008). “The EU as a Peace Building System: Deconstructing Nationalism in an Era of Globalization,” The International Journal of Peace Studies. 12(2), 31-50.
http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/HA%20EU%20as%20Peace%20System%20IJPS.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (2007). “Nationalism as a Deterrent to Peace and Inter-Ethnic Democracy: The Failure of Nationalist Leadership From the Hague Talks to the Cyprus Referendum,” International Studies Perspectives, 8(2), 190-205. http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/HA%20Nationalism%20as%20Deterrent%20INSP%202007.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (2007). “The Communication Imperative in an Era of Globalization: Beyond Conflict-Conditioned Communication,” Global Media Journal: Mediterranean Edition, 2(1), 63-75. http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/HA%20Communication%20Imperative%202007%20GMJ%20Med%20Edn.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (2002). “Communication Across Conflict Lines,” Journal of Peace Research, 39(5) 581-596. http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/HA%20Communication%20Across%20Conflict%20Lines%20%20Journal%20of%20Peace%20Research%202002.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (2000). “Negotiating the Solution to the Cyprus Problem: From Impasse to Post-Helsinki Hope,” Cyprus Review, 12(1), 11-33.http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/HA%20Negotiating%20the%20Solution%20to%20the%20Cyprus%20Problem.pdf
Anastasiou, H. (1996). “Conflict, Alienation and the Hope of Peace: The Struggle for Peace in Militarized Cyprus,” Cyprus Review, 8, 79-96. http://web.pdx.edu/~harrya/Publications/Journal%20Articles/HA%20Conflict%20Alienation%20and%20the%20Hope%20for%20Peace.pdf