Now, what about something similar for an Ottoman empire successor? "Ottoman republic" is of course dumb, hence the need for a new name. I was maybe thinking Near Eastern republic but that also sounds dumb. Mashriq might do it, but the Mashriq region doesn't include Anatolia. Maybe some mashup like Mashritolia might be the best bet.
What do you guys think?
Anatolian Republic.
I mean the latter. Also, I find it more likely that it can keep its arab territories than its Balkan territoriesHow large is this state? Are we just talking about modern-day Turkey with a different name, or do the borders still include a significant portion of the Balkans and/or the Middle East?
If the latter, perhaps it will style itself the Federation of Anatolia and the Balkans. There is nothing in there that should inherently offend Turks, Greeks, Slavs, Armenians, or anyone else.
I mean the latter. Also, I find it more likely that it can keep its arab territories than its Balkan territories
There are threads about a potential new, all encompassing name for a surviving Austria Hungary. Suggestions for these include Dunabia and Liethania.
Now, what about something similar for an Ottoman empire successor? "Ottoman republic" is of course dumb, hence the need for a new name. I was maybe thinking Near Eastern republic but that also sounds dumb. Mashriq might do it, but the Mashriq region doesn't include Anatolia. Maybe some mashup like Mashritolia might be the best bet.
What do you guys think?
So Republic of Rûm ?
So, are you saying a surviving state with 1900 or 1914 borders would still be Turkey? Even with the significant amount of Arab territory?What timeframe? Anything post-1878 is most likely going to be Turkey. The Circassian, Georgian, Bulgarian and Greek Muslims will melt among the Turkish dominated Muslim population, Albanians being more or less safe from assimilation.
Before 1878, Turkish Identity could be countered by the Slavic AND Arab populations. Without Egypt or the 1876 borders, the Turkish population is even bigger.
The only difference would be the rule. It is hard to enforce Turkification of larger Arab population.
So, are you saying a surviving state with 1900 or 1914 borders would still be Turkey? Even with the significant amount of Arab territory?
I mean, why not both? Maybe it can have 3 official languages. Arabic, Kurdish, TurkishYes... Turks are the biggest group and arw growing relatively between 1878-1914. The structure of the state would change though. Expect a Federal State and local autonomy... more dedication for Arabic in TTL than Kurdish for OTL.
I mean, why not both? Maybe it can have 3 official languages. Arabic, Kurdish, Turkish