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Structured around strategic foundations, operational developments, and emerging threats, the book examines how Türkiye has adapted to the evolving landscape of terrorism.
List of contents
Introduction - Framing Türkiye's counterterrorism strategy against the PKK
PART I - Strategic Foundations
A Holistic Perspective to Türkiye's Fight Against the PKK
Political, Economic, and Social Dimensions
Criminal Justice Model
International Law Perspective
PART II - Operational & Security Enhancements
5. Urban Terrorism Strategy and Countermeasures
6. Legal and Operational Analysis of Cross-Border Operations
7. Defense/Security Technology Advancements
8. Intelligence Operations
PART III - Emerging Threats and Strategic Adaptation
9. PKK's Organized Crime Capabilities
10. Cybersecurity Threats
11. Counter-Narratives Against PKK Propaganda
12. De-radicalization through Persuasion Processes
Conclusion - A critical review of Türkiye's approach and future directions
About the author
Cenker Korhan Demir PhD is a Professor of International Relations in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Hasan Kalyoncu University in Gaziantep, Türkiye. He earned his PhD from the National Defence University in Ankara with the dissertation on ethnic-separatist terrorism. His main research areas are revolved around international security, terrorism, radicalisation, insurgency, strategy, and war studies. Dr. Demir has contributed to esteemed journals such as Small Wars and Insurgencies, European Journal of International Security, International Relations, and All Azimuth. Additionally, he has authored several books on terrorism and security. Currently, Dr. Demir is conducting a research project funded by The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye, exploring the intersections of radicalisation and migration.
Erol Bäaran BURAL M.Sc. is the Director of Research Center for Defense Against Terrorism and Radicalization Association -TERAM. He graduated from Turkish Military Academy in 1992. He served for the Turkish Army for 24 years. He received his master's degree from Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Academy, Security Sciences Faculty, International Security and Terrorism in 2021. Bural's primary research interests focus on terrorism, counter-terrorism, intelligence and psychological operations. BURAL has published one book, numerous book chapters, academic articles, columns, analyses, opinion pieces and reports, mainly on the terrorism, counter-terrorism, intelligence and psychological operations.
