Talks in Countering Terrorism

Talking to terrorists in countering terrorism is an attractive and mostly applied instrument for governments. Although commencing and continuing the talking process requires hard effort, it couldn't achieve its aims completely. However, many efforts end with total failure. It has stated in lite...

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Published in:Uluslararasi Iliskiler / International Relations 2013-07, Vol.10 (38), p.29-54
Main Author: DEMIR, Cenker Korhan
Format: Article
Language:Turkish
Subjects:
Ethnic Groups
Longevity
Majorities
Terrorism
Terrorist Organizations
Terrorists
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Summary:Talking to terrorists in countering terrorism is an attractive and mostly applied instrument for governments. Although commencing and continuing the talking process requires hard effort, it couldn't achieve its aims completely. However, many efforts end with total failure. It has stated in literature that majority of the talks between government and terrorist groups include almost only ethnic separatist groups which have tangible political goals and greater longevity. It is discussed in the article whether the talking to terrorists is a useful instrument in countering terrorism, and if it is so, when and how it could be employed for efficient results. The cases of PIRA, ETA, and LTTE have been scrutinized in order to reach the article's aims. It is found that the talking to terrorists is helpful in a comprehensive and long run countering terrorism policy, but it is not useful to lessen the terrorism threat immediately and by itself. Adapted from the source document.
ISSN:1304-7310
1304-7310