THE REMOVAL OF RANKOVIC: AN EARLY INTERPRETATION OF THE JULY YUGOSLAV PARTY PLENUM.

Abstract

An analysis is given of the significance of the dismissal, in July 1966, of Aleksandar Rankovic from his posts in the Yugoslav government and Party and the removal of his lieutenants from their positions. The purge has resulted in reorganization of the security police and reconsideration of the role of the Party apparatus. Probable later effects include implementation of the economic reform adopted in 1965 and a greater role for parliament and the electorate in Yugoslave politics. Since Rankovic was generally considered heir apparent, the succession to Tito is more uncertain than before. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0638000

Entities

People

  • R. V. Burks

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Governments
  • Organizational Realignment
  • Security

Readers

  • East Asian Political and Security Studies within the Soviet Union
  • International Relations and Conflict Resolution
  • Military History of the United States in the 20th Century.