Turkish Counterterrorism Strategy against the PKK: A Security-Oriented Perspective

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Cenker Korhan Demir Erol Başaran Bural

Turkish Counterterrorism Strategy against the PKK

A Security-Oriented Perspective

Cenker Korhan Demir, Erol Başaran Bural

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English

CRC Press
20 October 2025

Terrorism, armed struggle; Warfare & defence; Terrorism law; Legal aspects of computing; Computer security

Türkiye’s response to PKK terrorism stands as one of the most sustained, complex, and evolving counterterrorism efforts in the modern era. This book offers the first comprehensive English-language analysis of Türkiye’s counterterrorism strategy, adopting a security-oriented perspective that integrates military, political, legal, economic, and social dimensions. It presents a holistic and critical evaluation of how Türkiye has sought to address terrorism across changing domestic and international environments.

Structured around strategic foundations, operational developments, and emerging threats, the book examines how Türkiye has adapted to the evolving landscape of terrorism. The first part provides a comprehensive view of Türkiye’s strategy, addressing political, social, and economic measures as well as criminal justice approaches and the international legal framework. The second part focuses on operational fields, including urban security operations, cross-border missions, intelligence reforms, and advancements in defense and surveillance technologies. The third part explores new security challenges, including the PKK’s transformation into organized crime and cyberterrorism, and evaluates innovative soft power initiatives such as persuasion processes and counter-narrative strategies.

KEY FEATURES

Offers a comprehensive analysis of Türkiye’s holistic counterterrorism framework, incorporating political, legal, and social measures

Presents an in-depth exploration of operational strategies, including urban security, cross-border operations, and technological innovation

Features a critical examination of intelligence roles, criminal justice models, and international law in supporting counterterrorism efforts

Delivers an assessment of emerging threats, such as organized crime integration and cyberterrorism, linked to the PKK

Discusses soft power approaches, de-radicalization strategies, and counter-propaganda efforts

Includes strategic reflections on future directions, identifying key areas for strengthening multidimensional counterterrorism responses

Offering both theoretical and empirical insights, this book is an essential resource for scholars, students, policymakers, and security practitioners seeking a nuanced, comprehensive understanding of Türkiye’s evolving counterterrorism strategy.

Edited by: Cenker Korhan Demir, Erol Başaran Bural
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 690g
ISBN: 9781041115250
ISBN 10: 1041115253
Pages: 274
Publication Date: 20 October 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

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 a dissertation on ethnic-separatist terrorism. His main research areas revolve around international security, terrorism, radicalisation, insurgency, strategy, and war studies. Dr. Demir has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has authored several books on terrorism and security. He currently leads a research project funded by the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye that explores the intersections of radicalisation and migration. Erol Başaran Bural, MSc, is the Director of the Research Center for Defense against Terrorism and Radicalization Association (TERAM). He graduated from the Turkish Military Academy in 1992 and served in the Turkish army for 24 years. He earned a master’s at the Gendarmerie and Coast Guard Academy, Security Sciences Faculty, International Security and Terrorism in 2021. Bural’s primary research focuses on terrorism, counterterrorism, intelligence, and psychological operations. He has published one book and numerous book chapters, academic articles, columns, analyses, opinion pieces, and reports mainly on terrorism, counterterrorism, intelligence, and psychological operations.