Summary
Highlights
Defines the Atatürk era as starting from the proclamation of the Republic in 1923. Discusses fundamental principles like 'Peace at Home, Peace in the World', independence, relying on national strength, and being realist and science-oriented.
Categorizes the era into two parts: 1923-1930 (solving remaining issues from the Treaty of Lausanne) and 1930-1939 (contributing to world peace). Mentions unresolved issues such as the Mosul question, foreign schools, debts, and population exchange.
Details the foreign schools issue, which was handled as an internal matter. Explains the complex Mosul problem, the Haliç Conference, the Nasturi rebellion, and the final loss of Mosul via the 1926 Ankara Treaty.
Discusses the resolution of Ottoman debts, the impact of the 1929 World Economic Crisis, and the Hoover Moratorium. Covers the population exchange (Mübadele) with Greece and the settlement of the 'Etabli' (settled) dispute.
Examines the period of friendship between Turkey and Greece (1930-1954), the '3-6 mile' maritime dispute, FIR lines, and modern-day incidents like the 1996 Kardak crisis, highlighting the role of Turkish security forces.