MITIGATING YOUTH RADICALIZATION AND VIOLENT EXTREMISM: THE CASE OF TÜRKİYE

Authors : Bekir Kul

Pages : 1-22

Doi:10.53662/esamdergisi.1522447

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Publication Date : 2025-04-29

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Today, the problems of violent extremism and radicalization in Türkiye and its neighbouring geography need to be addressed in the context of rapid political and social changes and transformations. On the other hand, Türkiye, which has been the target of radicalism-induced violence and terrorism for many years and has lost many of its citizens and paid a high price for it, needs evidence-based and reliable information that will serve as the basis for developing policies and strategies to combat violent extremism, radicalization and terrorism. This study, which aims to contribute to the limited national literature on violent extremism and radicalization, focuses on radicalization trends among young people and examines the preventive measures taken by public institutions against violent extremism and radicalization and other related studies. Within the scope of the research, focus group interviews were conducted with experts working in public institutions in Turkey that directly work with young people. The interviews were used to explore awareness, knowledge, experience and institutional memory of radicalization in public institutions. The results of the interviews and data from the literature review were analysed and evaluated. It is expected that the findings and recommendations of the study will contribute to policy and strategy development studies of relevant institutions and organizations.
Keywords : Radikalleşme, şiddet içeren aşırıcılık ve radikalleşme, holiganizm, aşırıcılık, terörizm

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