Kemalism

Maritime space is a key element in contemporary Turkey's geopolitical doctrine. However, the sea was never among the critical strategic priorities of the late Ottoman Empire nor of early Kemalist Turkey.

The Turkish runoff elections and the expected, yet not triumphant, win of Recep Tayyip Erdogan frame the state's future for the next several decades, bypassing the normative re-elected president's five-year electoral term.

Turkey will commemorate the 81st death anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, on Nov. 10.

Turkey commemorates Atatürk on 79th anniversary of his passing

In Turkey, freedom of thought should be explained for its practical benefits rather than for its high philosophical values, because in our society the political tradition that regards "thought" as a "tool" rather than an individual value is very strong. 

It is not only the fact that we live in oppressive political circumstances, that freedoms are immensely curbed, and that submission is becoming the only option. Worse, we are now supposed to live under the terror of ambivalence.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan blasted international observers over allegations that the results of Sunday’s referendum, which saw the “Yes” vote prevail by a small margin (51.4%). “The most democratic elections were held in this country, more so than anywhere in the west”, the Turkish President said. Mr.

As I walked down Kıbrıs Şehitleri Caddesi, İzmir's mini-version of Istanbul's İstiklal Avenue, a man who had the signature of Atatürk tattooed on his forehead passed by. I was too shocked to take photos or ask him if the tattoo was a permanent one.

Over 130,000 reviews have been made from the public for the Education Ministry's new education curriculum draft, which was opened to revisions and contributions after its announcement on Jan. 13. 

The governments in Turkey have always seen engineering society as both their right and their duty. They also all share a belief that such state-directed transformation is within their ability.