He played a key role in the establishment of the regular army and the suppression of rebellions (such as Cerkez Ethem). Beyond his military genius, he made the world accept Türkiye's full independence through the unyielding and iron-willed diplomacy he displayed at the Mudanya Armistice and especially at the Lausanne Peace Conference. He is Mustafa Kemal's closest confidant, trusted person, and number one political and executive ally in the implementation of the reforms.
