The role of the army in the second half of the twentieth century in the Republic of Turkey : Military coups in 1960, 1971 and 1980

Ovaj diplomski rad analizira ulogu vojske u političkoj povijesti Republike Turske tijekom druge polovine 20. stoljeća, s posebnim osvrtom na vojne udare koji su se dogodili 1960., 1971. i 1980. godine. U radu smo dali uvid u razloge vojnih intervencija i njihov utjecaj na tursku demokraciju i građanske slobode. Osim toga, analizirali smo središnju ulogu vojske u turskoj politici tijekom tog razdoblja i istražili složeno međudjelovanje čimbenika koji su doveli do vojnih udara, uključujući ideološke sukobe, ekonomsku nestabilnost i društvene nemire, ali i posljedice i utjecaj vojnih udara na tursko društvo, posebno na građanske slobode i demokratske institucije. Ukratko, ovaj diplomski rad bavi se kontroverznim razdobljem u turskoj povijesti, te doprinosi razumijevanju složenog odnosa između vojske i civilne vlasti u Turskoj.This master thesis analyzes the role of the army in the political history of the Republic of Turkey during the second half of the 20th century, with a specific focus on the military coups that took place in 1960, 1971, and 1980. The thesis provides insights into the reasons behind the military interventions and their impact on Turkish democracy and civil liberties. In addition, it analyzes the central role of the military in Turkish politics during this period and explores the complex interplay of factors that led to coups, including ideological conflicts, economic instability and social unrest, but also the consequences and impact of coups on Turkish society, especially on civil liberties and democratic institutions. To conclude, this thesis sheds light on a controversial period in Turkish history, and contributes to understanding of the complex relationship between the military and the state in Turkey