The Communists

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    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 languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationThe Oxford Handbook of Modern Greek Politics
    PublisherOxford University Press
    Pages316-331
    Number of pages16
    ISBN (Electronic)9780198825104
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2020

    Keywords

    • Anti-system
    • Greek Communist Party
    • Ideology
    • KNE
    • Organization
    • PAME
    • Party adaptation
    • Protest
    • Strategy

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