The nation of Turkey in 2023 celebrates its 100th anniversary as a republic. Upon the fall of the Ottoman Empire in 1922, Turks emerged from a war for independence against European powers and Greece. Rapidly modernizing, it evolved into a vibrant secular democracy. But today, Turkey provides a cautionary tale for the US. Both are in danger of losing the…
Keep reading with a 7-day free trial
Subscribe to Slender Threads / Global Citizens / Public History to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.