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politics2 years ago

Turkey's Journey from a Secular State to a Quiet 100-Year Celebration

Turkey celebrated 100 years since the birth of the modern republic, but today's nation is far from the secular state envisioned by its founder, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has ushered in a new century that reflects his own image, embracing conservative roots and lifting restrictions on the Islamic headscarf. The country has seen a shift towards a more religious and nationalist identity under Erdogan's leadership, causing deep divisions in Turkish society. Despite this, Turkey has gained influence on the world stage and continues to play a crucial role in international affairs.

via CNN|
#mustafa-kemal-ataturk#politics#recep-tayyip-erdogan
politics2 years ago

"Erdogan's Controversial Legacy: Challenging Ataturk on Turkey's Centenary"

As Turkey celebrates its 100th year as a republic, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's attempts to overshadow the secular legacy of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the country's founder, have been met with mixed results. While Erdogan has been unraveling Ataturk's secularism and promoting Islam, studies show that a growing number of young Turks are distancing themselves from religion. Erdogan's rule has also been marked by increasing polarization, ethnic and confessional divisions, declining human rights, and a crackdown on independent media. Despite some reforms, Erdogan has not been able to eclipse Ataturk's historical significance and replace him as the revered figure in Turkey.

via Al-Monitor|
#islamism#mustafa-kemal-ataturk#politics
entertainment2 years ago

Turkey's Disney+ Ataturk Series Sparks Controversy and Investigation

Turkey's state radio and television agency is investigating reports that Disney Plus canceled an upcoming series on Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founding father of Turkey, amid pressure from Armenian American advocacy groups concerned about the portrayal of Ataturk's role in the Armenian genocide. Disney confirmed that the series will instead be released as two films, with the first airing on Fox in Turkey on Oct. 29 and the second premiering in Turkish theaters on Dec. 22. The company did not provide a reason for the change but stated it was part of its "revised content distribution strategy." Ataturk is widely celebrated in Turkey, and insulting his name is a criminal offense. Turkey disputes the Armenian genocide, while historians estimate that 1.5 million Armenians, Assyrians, and Greeks were killed between 1915 and 1923.

via The Washington Post|
#armenian-genocide#controversy#disney-plus