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Atatürk's principles

Atatürk’s principles are guiding ideas that shaped modern Turkey. They include **Republicism**, advocating for a government where citizens choose leaders; **Nationalism**, fostering unity and pride in Turkish identity; **Populism**, promoting the rights and equality of all citizens; **Statism**, supporting government involvement in economic development; **Secularism**, ensuring separation of government and religion; and **Reformism**, encouraging continuous progress and innovation. Together, these principles aimed to create a modern, independent, and progressive nation, balancing tradition with modernization to improve society and ensure sovereignty.