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To comprehend the present unrest, one must also explore Turkey's historical trajectory. The country has grappled with various challenges since its inception as a Republic in 1923, founded by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. His reforms aimed at secularization and modernization have long been contested by conservative and Islamist elements within Turkish society. The legacy of military interventions, political instability, and shifting power dynamics have contributed to a complex political landscape marked by cycles of authoritarianism and resistance.