Atatürk and Nationalism
"Neither the Islamic Union nor the Turkish Union can form a doctrine or a logical policy for us. From now on, the government policy of the new Turkey consists of not relying on Turkey's own sovereignty and living independently within its national borders." (1921 Eskisehir) Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Kemalist Thought System
“Our current government is a state organization and government made directly by the nation by itself, its name is the Republic.” Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Peace at home peace in the world
"The aim of the republic in foreign policy is to preserve national peace and live in safety" Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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The Principle of Secularism of the Atatürk Republic
“For everything in the world; For civilization, for life, for success, the most true guide is science, science, seeking a guide other than science is heedlessness, ignorance, and indication." Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Atatürk, Religion and Secularism
"Our religion is the most reasonable and natural religion, and only because of this it has been the last religion. For a religion to be natural, it must conform to reason, science, science and logic. Our religion is completely compatible with them." Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Kemalism and Atatürk's Principles
“I don't want doctrine, we freeze. We are on the march.” Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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Atatürk and the Republic
“The Republic of Turkey will prove with its works that it is worthy of the position it occupies in the world, and it will be happy, successful and victorious” Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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National Sovereignty and Atatürk
"...We Turks are a nation that has been a symbol of freedom and independence throughout our history..." Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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A Look at the Historical Development of Kemalist Thought
Being a Kemalist means knowing Atatürk's basic philosophy, loving Atatürk, understanding Atatürk and believing in Atatürkism. To be sincerely proud of the values that he is proud of is to be a Republican, Nationalist, Populist, Secular, Statist and Revolutionist as he explained and aimed.
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