A Case Study of Leftist Terrorism in Turkey

Change in government has characterized the development of most nations. Sometimes this change has been marked by continued evolution, in a peaceful attempt to move forward. Other times, change has been fraught with violent revolution and terrorism. This process has been the subject of much debate by political scientists and economic philosophers. Today, Turkey suffers from continued threats to its government through violent acts of terrorism conducted by various groups, expressing ideologies of leftist and rightist organizations, as well as ethnic and religious extremists. This thesis examines DHKP/C as the primary leftist revolutionary group effecting Turkey, exploring its historical background in Europe and the Middle East, as well as its philosophical link to Marxism. Further, this treatise discusses the implication of revolution and terrorism expressed by DHKP/C; and explores innovative and peaceful solutions, strategies, and techniques to be used by the police forces of Turkey in combating this group

Grantor dc:publisher

University of North Texas

Year dc:date

2001

Author dc:creator

• Yayla, Ahmet

Contributors dc:contributor

• Taylor, Robert W.
• Caeti, Tory J.
• Chilton, Bradley S.

• Terrorism -- Turkey.
• Terrorism -- Turkey -- Prevention.
• Devrimci Halk Kurtuluş Partisi-Cephesi.
• terrorism
• Turkey
• prevention
• Leftist
• DHKP/C

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• Use restricted to UNT Community
• Copyright
• Yayla, Ahmet
• Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved.

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

oclc: 51252289
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