The Armenian terrorist movement is the subject of Michael Gunter's analysis. Beginning with an introductory overview of recent Armenian terrorist attacks against Turkish diplomats and property and perceived allies of the Turks, he then examines historical motivations and goals of the Armenian terrorist movement. Although the present wave of Armenian terrorism began only in the 1970s, Gunter traces its origins to the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. He outlines the so-called Armenian question which resulted in deportations and massacres of the Armenians by Turks during World War I, and questions where responsibility for the actions and reactions of the period lie. Gunter then focuses on the beginnings of the contemporary Armenian terrorism, placing special emphasis on the catalytic influence of the Lebanese Civil War and the Palestinean movement. Gunter analyzes the two main Armenian terrorist organizations in terms of tactics, transnational connections, and the question of Turkish harassment and counterterror. Finally, he draws conclusions and makes recommendations for beginning a process which might eventually terminate this dangerous and destructive state of affairs.
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The Armenian terrorist movement is the subject of Michael Gunter's analysis. Beginning with an introductory overview of recent Armenian terrorist attacks against Turkish diplomats and property and perceived allies of the Turks, he then examines historical motivations and goals of the Armenian terrorist movement.
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Contents AcknowledgmentsviiIntroduction11Historical Origins72Beginnings of the Current Terrorism293ASALA414JCAG-ARA555Modus Operandi676Transnational Sources of Support897Turkish Counterterror and Harassment?1238Conclusions147Selected Bibliography159Index171
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ISBN
9780313252471
Publisert
1986-08-13
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Vendor
Praeger Publishers Inc
Vekt
907 gr
Høyde
216 mm
Bredde
140 mm
Aldersnivå
UU, G, 05, 01
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Product language
Engelsk
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Antall sider
194

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