Ottoman political parties

Ottoman political parties emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as the empire faced modernization and internal challenges. The most notable parties included the Committee of Union and Progress (CUP), which sought to centralize and modernize the empire, and the Freedom and Accord Party, advocating for constitutionalism and more autonomy for various ethnic groups. These parties reflected the diverse interests within the empire, including nationalism, liberalism, and reform. Their activities contributed to significant political changes, influencing the eventual transformation of the Ottoman Empire into the Republic of Turkey after World War I.