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This paper discusses the prospects for a solution to the division of Cyprus and the engagement of the UN and the EU in this process. According to the authors, the turnabout in Cyprus is largely due to the surprise election in early 2008 of Demetris Christofias to the Greek Cypriot presidency. He and his Turkish Cypriot counterpart, Mehmet Ali Talat, are demonstrating political will to make the UN-mediated talks succeed. The authors recommend the UN and EU to fully engage in support of a comprehensive settlement that will improve Cypriot security and prosperity.