Nationalist Government of Turkey

The Nationalist Government of Turkey refers to the leadership established after World War I, following the defeat of the Ottoman Empire. Led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the government focused on creating a modern, secular nation-state. It aimed to unify diverse ethnic groups under Turkish identity, promoting nationalism, modernization, and reform. Atatürk implemented significant changes, such as adopting a new legal system, replacing Arabic script with the Latin alphabet, and encouraging education and industrialization. His policies laid the foundation for the Republic of Turkey, officially established in 1923, emphasizing sovereignty, secularism, and national unity.