May 19, 1919 was a pivotal day for Turkey. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, took his first step toward the War of Independence by going to Samsun. Every year, May 19 is fervently celebrated all over Turkey. So, why do…
A leader disrupts governance with two things: One is atrocity and the other negligence. The public observes the customs and traditions and acts according to the extent its leader also follows them. –Yusuf Khass Hajib/Kutadgu Bilig Values such as knowledge, experience, integrity, honesty, and virtue…
What do you know Mustafa Kemal Atatürk as? As a statesman or soldier? Maybe you know him as the commander of the army your grandfather fought with or against.
