This study deals with the conflicts in the Aegean in the 20th century It is the English translation of "Friede in der Ägäis" published 30 years ago CONTENT Foreword THE GREEK-TURKISH CONFLICT UNTIL 1986 The potential for conflict The Cyprus Conflict until 1974 The expansion of the conflict after 1974 The Cyprus Problem after 1974 The minorities problem THe Soviet attitude THE GREEK-TURKISH CONFLICT SINCE 1986 Developments up to February 1987 The Development of the Cyprus Question from October 1986 to the End of 1987 The Davos meeting The development of Davos until Özal's visit to Athens June 1988 Özal's historic visit to Athens The Cyprus problem until the resumption of the intercommunal talks in August 1988 The Developments after August 1988 Bibliography