Young Turks

The Young Turks were a political reform movement in the early 20th century, primarily composed of Ottoman Turkish military officers and intellectuals. They emerged in the late 19th century, advocating for modernization, democracy, and a constitutional government within the Ottoman Empire. Their efforts led to the Young Turk Revolution in 1908, which restored constitutional rule. However, their governance saw increasing nationalism and controversial policies, including the Armenian Genocide during World War I. The movement significantly influenced the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the establishment of modern Turkey, eventually transitioning into a more authoritarian regime under Mustafa Kemal Atatürk.