Military history of the Republic of Turkey Military history of the Republic of Turkey This military history of the Republic of Turkey is the history of the armed forces established under the Republic of Turkey, beginning with the Turkish War of Independence. The Turkish revolutionaries rejected the Treaty of Sèvres (1920), which had left the Ottoman government in control of substantially less of Anatolia than modern Turkey controls. Following the victory of Atatürk's forces in the War of Independence, the Treaty of Sèvres was substituted with the Treaty of Lausanne (1923), which granted international recognition to the government of Ankara, rather than the Ottoman government in Istanbul.
President of Turkey Erdoğan has served as the first Executive President, with increased legislative and judicial powers. In order to become the President of Turkey, the candidate must have completed higher education, and be of at least forty years of age. If they are a member of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, they must resign their seat. In the past, Turkish presidents were required to sever all relations, if any, with their political party. The election of the President must begin at least 30 days before the term of office of the incumbent president expires or 10 days after the presidency falls vacant,