Ataturk and WWII

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was far-sightedness leader and stateman. He always tried to make the best prediction for the future. As we all know that there used to be the danger of world war in that era. After the 30’s, Germany became the dangerous state as Hitler was on force. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk had a deep prediction power on policy and […]

Village Institutes and Rural Development

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk stated that villagers were the master of society. Because Turkish Republic had the agricultural economy because most of the population were settling on the rural area (around %90). That’s why, their education and welfare were the most important title in the economy. They were dealing with soil, and they had a big share in the society. Village […]

Ataturk and Nationalist Economy

After the military triumph, Mustafa Kemal took the economy in the account for the development. He always stated that military triumphs can’t be lasted long if they weren’t supported with economic triumphs. That’s why he planned to make radical moves in economy. Briefly, he aimed the economic independency. His first economic move was to develop railways because of the reasonable […]

Why did Ataturk choose to end Ottoman regime and establish a new Turkish state?

Mustafa Kemal was born and grew up in Thessaloniki (Today’s Greek city). He experienced the nationalism in Europe. Nationalism was very powerful in Balkans after 19th century. That’s why Ottoman Empire lost the Balkan region. On the other hand, Ottoman Empire was losing power and domination in that period. It means that Ottoman Empire couldn’t manage to survive for a […]

Why did Ataturk choose to establish a republic instead of being a dictator?

Some people maybe will see this picture first time. This is the photo that was taken when Turkish Public Parliament in Ankara on 23rd April 1920. He isn’t alone, the deputies and colleagues are behind him. None of them seem nervous, they are on the same line with him. They did respect and trust him even though they didn’t have […]

Ataturk’s legacy- Ataturk Forest Ranch

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk planned to develop modern Turkish Republic in his every sector. Agriculture was the major sector in those years. On the other hand, the methods were old- fashioned that’s why it should have been modernized. Within this goal, he ordered to have a farm established. A farm was established in the middle of Ankara (the capital of TR). […]

The principles of M.K.Atatürk

1.Secularism: The main principle to rule the state is to differ religion and policy. Otherwise, a group or traitors can take over the state management. Also, there can’t be any freedom for the state and individuals. Religion should be between the individual and the God. Briefly, it should be out of official policy. The developed countries are based on secularism. […]

The character of a leader; Independency

He has a statement: Independency and freedom are my characteristic features. He always defended freedom and independency in his entire life as usual (We, Turks, all want to live free in the history also today). He is aware that independency in every branch will provide development and improvement. It is obvious that we will face difficulties and obstacles in this […]