Ataturk Society of America

The Atatürk Society of America (ASA) is an independent non-profit organization based in Washington, DC, dedicated to advancing scholarly understanding and public awareness of Atatürk's political philosophy and its relevance to contemporary governance. Founded in 1995, ASA operates as a premier educational and research institution, organizing rigorous scholarly lectures that examine the foundational principles of secular democracy, popular sovereignty, and rational governance. The organization provides research fellowships to qualified academics and students pursuing in-depth study of Atatürk's political legacy and its applications to modern international relations. ASA maintains a comprehensive resource and reference center in Washington, DC, serving as a critical hub for researchers, policymakers, and intellectuals seeking authoritative materials on secular democratic principles. Through carefully curated presentations and educational initiatives, ASA demonstrates the practical importance of Atatürk's political philosophy for fostering international prosperity, peace, and democratic stability. The organization's work emphasizes core principles including popular sovereignty, secular education as a foundation for rational governance, the separation of religious and political authority, and the advancement of science and reason in public policy. By connecting academic scholarship with policy discourse, ASA contributes meaningfully to conversations about democratic governance, secularism, and international relations within the Washington, DC intellectual community and beyond.