Hacı Veli GÖK

Being included in the First World War of the Ottoman Empire and developments after Mondros Armistice Agreement were the most essential factor in the beginning of National Struggle. Within this period, the Turkish army and public got into the fight and a struggle on the basis of nation defense had started. In the period of the National Struggle, the difference between internal and external security was disappeared and it was tried to find a strategy under the one security concept about the liberation of the homeland However, thuggery, lawlessness and rebellions broke out and this situation led to uneasiness and anxiety among the people. With the aim of removing this uneasiness, the Ministry of Interior and establishments undertook an important mission. In this study, it is aimed to evaluate the structural problems of the establishments mentioned, the internal security concepts and internal security governances properly by analyzing official reports. The internal security governances and budget discussions of establishments affiliated with Ministry of Interior, giving important information about internal security issue, in 1921 are comprised the main theme.

Key Words: Ministry of Interior, General Directorate of Security, Gendarmerie General Command, Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Budget Discussions