RT Article
T1 Turkish drug policies since 2000:: a triangulated analysis of national and international dynamics
JF International journal of law, crime and justice
VO 48
SP 65
OP 79
A1 Akgul, Arif
A1 Koprulu, Onur Murat
A2 Koprulu, Onur Murat
LA English
YR 2017
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1565438132
AB This article assesses major developments in Turkish drug policies over the past fifteen years. As a retrospective policy analysis, this research analyzes systematically and chronologically the country's illegal drug policies in terms of a Walt and Gilson policy triangle approach. Accordingly, matters of context, key actors, and process are examined with regard to continuities and shifts in policy content. Broadly, the main factors exerting influence on drug policy making are demonstrated to be both national and international in origin. Since 2000, however, a national drug policy posture emphasizing a criminal justice approach and sanctions has won out. As a consequence, Turkish policies have proven inadequate for resolving drug-related problems faced by the state.
K1 Public policy
K1 Policy analysis
K1 Drug policy
K1 Criminal justice
K1 Turkey
K1 Drogenpolitik
K1 Türkei
K1 Strafjustiz
DO 10.1016/j.ijlcj.2016.11.002