Columnists
From diplomacy and parliament to the economy, history, culture and pop culture, our columnists bring decades of experience and insights from the ground.
Barçin Yinanç is a veteran journalist with more than two decades of experience covering Turkish foreign policy, international relations, and regional geopolitics. She served as opinion editor and foreign policy columnist at Hürriyet Daily News.
A seasoned political correspondent based in Ankara who tracks the ruling and opposition parties as well as legislative developments in Turkey's parliament. Known for her reliable insider reporting and deep political analysis.
Who is the person behind this week’s headlines? Our anonymous writer, once a longtime journalist who knows firsthand how hard the profession can be in Turkey, answers in short, sharp sentences, weaving in the country’s political history.
Journalist and communication expert who has covered geopolitics, diplomatic drama and culture from Ankara, Paris, and Brussels since the 1990s. Her bylines include Al-Monitor, BBC Turkish, Hurriyet Daily News, Duvar English and CNN Türk.
Experts from a wide range of fields join us from time to time, offering fresh perspectives on Turkey.