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Mesut Uyar

Visiting professor at the University of New South Wales, Canberra; author of works on Ottoman military history and the First World War; former Turkish military officer.

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Jan 21, 2025 • 35min

S5E8: Transforming a Nation: Mustafa Kemal Atatürk

Dr. Mesut Uyar, a visiting professor and expert on Ottoman military history, shares insights into Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's transformative impact on modern Turkey. They discuss Atatürk's early military education and his critical role in the Gallipoli campaign during WWI. Uyar highlights Atatürk's vision for a unified Turkish identity and his radical reforms aimed at modernizing the nation. The conversation explores the challenges of visionary leadership and the enduring legacy of Atatürk's transformative policies in contemporary Turkish society.