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The 1960 Coup That Redefined Turkey
· 14 min · S6 E275
Episode The 1960 Coup That Redefined Turkey
In this episode, we explore the military intervention of May 27, 1960, which ended the one-party rule of the Democrat Party and ushered in a new constitutional era. Lucas and Luna discuss how General Cemal Gürsel led a bloodless coup against Prime Minister Adnan Menderes, who was later executed following a controversial trial. The conversation delves into the ideological clash between the secular Kemalist elite, represented by the National Security Council, and the rising religious-conservative electorate. We examine the drafting of the 1961 Constitution, which introduced parliamentary bicameralism and stronger protections for civil liberties, while also highlighting the complex legacy of the military’s role as the guardian of Atatürk’s reforms. This story reveals the tension between democratic mandates and institutional power that continues to shape modern Turkish politics.
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