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Leading experts examine the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK), tracing its evolution from a Cold War entity to a global network. This book analyzes the PKK's ideology, propaganda, and operational dynamics, and its profound impact on regional geopolitics and global security.
This volume provides an in-depth examination of the intricate web of one of the most controversial and multifaceted organisations in modern history. This comprehensive volume presents a detailed examination of the Kurdistan Workers&8217; Party (PKK), tracing its evolution from a Marxist-Leninist entity established during the Cold War to a global network operating under various guises across Türkiye, Syria, Iran, and Iraq. The book presents a comprehensive analysis of the PKK&8217;s ideological evolution, propaganda strategies, and operational dynamics, including the utilisation of child soldiers, female militants, and advanced tactics. It is informed by contributions from leading experts in the field.
From the socio-political repercussions of its actions to its role in regional geopolitics and international alliances, this book offers an unparalleled examination of the PKK&8217;s influence and the lasting scars it has left on societies and economies. It will be of interest to scholars, policymakers and the general public alike, as it promises to challenge existing understandings and broaden perspectives on terrorism, radicalisation and global security.
The European crisis is a “perfect storm” affecting all levels of our lives. But what is old, and what is new in the EU today? This volume demonstrates that old issues remain unsolved, new challenges have emerged, and the crisis is no longer a short moment, but a permanence.
This book makes a compelling case for misunderstood concepts like market socialism, a Global Marshall Plan, and world government. Blending intellectual and personal history, it is a story of steadfast determination that will resonate with every person with an idealistic vision.
The religious association of Jehovah’s Witnesses has existed for about 150 years in Europe. This volume investigates the effect of the differing circumstances in these various national societies on these religious societies, and the challenges they had to overcome.
From Utah Beach to Okinawa, they braved live bombs and enemy rockets. Nine from Aberdeen is the first history of the US Army’s Bomb Disposal Branch in WWII, the courageous forerunners of today’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) specialists.
Taking the phenomenon of public interest litigation as its primary focus, this text explores the manner in which the judicial branch of government in three East African countries has engaged with questions traditionally off-limits to adjudication and court-based resolution.
A collection of personal stories from Jewish peace activists who journeyed from being unquestioning supporters of Israel to questioning Zionism. This inspiring book explores what caused them to re-evaluate their beliefs and follow a transformative path.
Discover the intricate geopolitics behind the Balfour Declaration. This book reveals how the interests of WWI powers intersected with the Jewish people’s march towards sovereignty, demonstrating how a precise alignment of forces altered the course of history.
Former cabinet minister and long-time Erdoğan aide Akdoğan provides valuable insights into the Turkish president’s leadership profile, and explains how he relates to centuries-old theories of leadership in Turkish and Islamic thought.
Though now predominantly Muslim, Bengal was once Buddhist. This book tells the story of successive religious and political transformations shaping Bengali Muslim identity, narrating a history from the Muslim Sultanate to the 1971 liberation war and the present day.
This collection explores creativity and the arts as vital to social movements and change. Leading academics and practitioners investigate how creative activism is deployed, taught, and critically analysed, defining the key parameters of this emerging field.
