ID | 179364 |
Title Proper | Pro-Rebel Party Behavior during Civil Wars |
Other Title Information | the Case of the Pro-Kurdish Parties in Turkey |
Language | ENG |
Author | Ayan Musil, Pelin ; Maze, Jacob |
Summary / Abstract (Note) | While the literature on rebel-to-party transformation focused on formation of parties at the end of civil wars, in this study, we address the phenomenon of a political party that co-exists alongside a rebel group during a lengthy civil war. We define this party as a ‘pro-rebel party,’ which is constrained by the rebel group but adheres to the legal order by offering candidates in elections. Based on the case of pro-Kurdish parties in Turkey, we argue that pro-rebel parties experience ideological and organisational pluralisation in structures with increasing opportunities and reinforce a counter-hegemonic struggle against a one-sided state discourse. |
`In' analytical Note | Civil Wars Vol. 23, No.1; Mar 2021: p.25-56 |
Journal Source | Civil Wars Vol: 23 No 1 |
Key Words | Civil Wars ; Turkey ; Pro-Rebel Party Behavior ; Pro-Kurdish Parties |