The Committee of Union and Progress (CUP) was a political organization in the late Ottoman Empire, founded in 1889. It aimed to modernize the empire and promote a sense of national unity among its diverse populations. The CUP played a significant role in the Young Turk Revolution of 1908, which restored the constitution and established a constitutional monarchy. The committee was influential in the early 20th century, advocating for reforms and centralization of power. However, its policies and actions, particularly during World War I, led to controversies, including the Armenian Genocide. The CUP's legacy remains a complex topic in Ottoman and Turkish history.