Abstract
This chapter attempts to provide an understanding of the Greek Communist Party’s (KKE’s, Κομμουνιστικό Κόμμα Ελλάδας) physiognomy across time and in comparative perspective through an approach whereby ideological narratives, schemes of mobilization, and political tactics interact. This framework allows for an exposition of the inter-relationship between ideology, organization, and strategy in the case of Greek communism. In order to synthesize perspectives, revisit contested points, and close gaps in the study of contemporary Greek communism, the chapter’s reflections cut across five thematic sections: Introduction; historical trajectory, ‘critical junctures’ and evolving opportunity structures with a focus on the KKE’s strategic behaviour; the KKE’s ideological and programmatic profile; the organizational form of the party in terms of mobilization structures and decision-making processes; and a conclusion which briefly considers future research avenues into Greek communism and its relevance for wider literatures.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | The Oxford Handbook of Modern Greek Politics |
Publisher | Oxford University Press |
Pages | 316-331 |
Number of pages | 16 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780198825104 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2020 |
Keywords
- Anti-system
- Greek Communist Party
- Ideology
- KNE
- Organization
- PAME
- Party adaptation
- Protest
- Strategy