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…
Ataturk and nature relationship
A wise leader is the one who can think everything in various angles. Ataturk was a sort of a leader who knew the value of nature and natural sources for the development. Nature is the basic of the life on earth. Nature always shapes our lifestyles and habits. That’s why protection of nature has a…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The leader of free world: ATATURK
We all know how important the freedom is. Freedom is the most necessary principle for the individuals and the state. If a nation doesn’t have freedom, it isn’t possible to develop in the world. Atatürk was aware of this fact. That’s why, he planned to establish a new free Turkish state. Also, thanks to his…
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…
THE MOST NECESSARY PRINCIPLE FOR A STATE: QUALIFICATION
I always state that Mustafa Kemal is a wise stateman and soldier. It isn’t only for his triumphs and also his path to the top of the civilization. We can list a few leaders (it is still valid) that can match this feature. There are some features and reasons for this statement. Qualification is one…
ATATURK AND HIS COLLEAGUES; HIS FIGHT
M.K.Ataturk is the leader of national independence war. His habits assisted him to be successful while fighting for freedom. For example, starting from his childhood he chose his friends very carefully. His friendships in his neighborhood were the basic of his team. He knew that every individual was very valuable for the nation. He tried…