January Review / Ocak Kitabi - 2003
	Tamkoc, Metin, (1988), "The Turkish Cypriot State the Embodiment of the Right of Self-determination", Kemal Rustem Publishing, London, ISBN 9963565123.
	In this difficult-to-find volume, Professor Metin Tamkoc, a professor of international law in the United States, lays down the historical and legal case for recognition of the statehood of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. In just under 200 pages this Turkish academic concisely sets forth his views on these matters in a manner that is rarely to be found in other texts. This book is advised for those interested in broadening their perspectives of the legal and political arguments concerning the Cyprus Conflict. The book encompasses the chapters and sections, (together with numerous illustrations, political cartoons and appendices), outlined below: PART I. THE CONCEPT OF THE STATE What Is the state? A New Concept of the State Is and Illegal State a Contradiction in Terms? Types of Illegal States The Objective Illegality of Phenomena PART II. THE ILLEGAL STATE OF THE REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS The Right of National Self-Determination in a Nationless State Colonialism in Cyprus Why are the Greek & Turkish Communities Both Entitled to Self-Determination On an Equal Basis The Building of the Ship of State of Cyprus The Relationship of Emanation in Cyprus The Mater Plan: The Zurich & London Agreements The Basics of the Political System: Functional Federalism, Equal Partnership, Immutable Equilibrium The International State of the Republic of Cyprus Enosis or Nothing The Illegal State of Cyprus PART III. THE METAMORPHOSIS OF THE STATE OF CYPRUS Transformation Toward Illegality The International Civil War in Cyprus The Concept of International Civil War Why is the Armed Conflict in Cyprus International Civil War? The Question of the Legality of the Turkish Military Intervention The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus The Twin States in Germany & Korea Inconclusive Negotiations Concerning the Restoration of the pre-1964 Status Quo in Cyprus One State & Two Governments in Cyprus The Evolution of the Turkish Cypriot State The Good Offices Mission of the UN Secretary General & the Draft Framework Agreement The Recognition of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Each State is a Unique Political Entity The Concept of the State Legitimacy is the Sole Criterion of Statehood The ‘Republic of Cyprus’ is No Longer a Legitimate State Distorted Portrayal of the Situation by Non-aligned Nations The Argument Against the Self-Determination of the Turkish Cypriots .
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