| ID | 183226 |
| Title Proper | Ethnic Protection Rackets |
| Other Title Information | Turkish Cypriot Statebuilding before 1974 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jackson, Christopher M |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | For the ten years prior to the Turkish partition of Cyprus into Greek and Turkish Cypriot zones, the Turkish Cypriot community lived in distinct ethnic enclaves governed by a parallel Turkish Cypriot administration. I argue that Turkish Cypriot elites formed a system of reciprocal relations with their community by acting as ethnic protection racketeers. With few material resources, but a demand for protection during intercommunal fighting, Turkish Cypriot leaders monopolised protection over and within enclaves, while also deterring co-ethnics from leaving their protection despite poor conditions. Ultimately, this influenced Turkish Cypriot preferences in UN-led talks, demanding to retain autonomy over specific territories they controlled, especially in providing security. |
| `In' analytical Note | Civil Wars Vol. 23, No.4; Dec 2021: p.520-544 |
| Journal Source | Civil Wars Vol: 23 No 4 |
| Key Words | Ethnic Protection Rackets ; Turkish Cypriot Statebuilding ; 1974 |