Greece and NATO: A Study of Policy Divergence and Alliance Cohesion
Modem alliance theory is based on the assumption that states come together in defense against a common threat. However, these theories were developed early in the Cold War in an effort to explain how and why the North Atlantic Treaty Organization was formed. Some member states do not fit into the neat theories suggested. This thesis is an examination of the historical events that have shaped Greek relations with NA TO and the United States. The thesis seeks to assess the usefulness of contemporary alliance theory in explaining divergent principles among alliance members and the effect this has had on the Atlantic Alliance and alliances in general. It also seeks to assess the influence of the US in Greek foreign policy from 1945 and the institution of the Truman Doctrine. The failure of the US and NA TO to react to overt moves by Turkey against Greek sovereignty, the failure of the US and NATO to react to the 'Colonels' Coup,' or the Turkish invasion of Cyprus distanced Greeks from the common policy promoted by the US and NATO. Alliance theory is far from complete. The theories developed during the Cold War lack fundamental concepts regarding intra-alliance relationships and cleavages that develop among member states, such as the problems between Greece and Turkey. This failure has hindered understanding of the true relationship between Greece and NATO to be understood.
The Origins of the Greek Civil War
Part 1 Greece after the First World War: dependency and schism the hydrocephalous state social structure the Greek Communist Party the bourgeois reaction. Part 2 Right-wing dictatorship, 1935-41: anti-Venizelist resurgence parliamentary democracy in crisis Metaxas's tyranny its legacy axis invasion. Part 3 Invasion and collapse of authority, April 1941-March 1943: the old order in decay the birth of the National Liberation Front, EAM communist strategy. Part 4 EAM challenges the old order, April 1943-October 1944: reactions to EAM EAM predominant the start of civil strife communist agreement with the British nation-wide polarization liberation. Part 5 Revolution defeated, October 1944-February 1945: growing communist power the demobilization crisis the battle for Athens communist surrender. Part 6 The white terror, February 1945-March 1946: right-wing vendetta the British role communist revival election victory for the right communists on the brink. Part 7 Descent to civil war, April 1946-March 1947: the monarchist regime revival of guerrilla warfare the national army intervenes the Truman doctrine. Part 8 The Civil War, 1947-50 the Democratic Army right-wing victory aftermath.
Drug Testing in Public Agencies: Are Personnel Directors Doing Things Right?
The results of a survey of 300 public agencies personnel directors are reported. The report describes the drug and alcohol testing policies and procedures now used by these respondents. The implications of the survey results are evaluated in terms of critical issues of personnel management practice and public policy: (1) the protection of employees' constitutional rights, (2) the public's right to an effective public service, and (3) management's need to reduce liability risks and to increase program effectiveness.