Episode 9 - I Sleep in a Big Bed With Six Arrows

Last time we got a little too caught up in the rebellions, so this time we went straight into the Six Arrows, what they represent, what their utility was to the Kemalists and why those arrows in particular? We especially focus on the intersection between the various six arrows, how they relate to other revolutionary/modernising projects and take a look at the global impact of Kemalist ideology, especially from some unsavoury perspectives that you might not expect.

 

Also we talk about Turkey's second short-lived experiment with Liberal Democracy and take a look at the first multi-party local elections that took place, which also were the first to allow women to vote and be elected in the country's history, so a lot of interesting milestones in this one!

 

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Our intro music is by our good friend Jordan who is a fellow member of ALE, which you should all check out!

 

Our Cast:

Sinan - @TheSinanKose

Jamie - @AnxietyCowboy

Ben - @Patricipacion