Kaya Genç

Kaya Genç is an author and journalist based in Istanbul. His latest book is the ‘The Lion and the Nightingale: A Journey Through Modern Turkey.’

Articles by Kaya Genç

Turkey has declared itself a defender of Palestine. But now the people are demanding action and the state is crushing dissent

28 November 2024

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She has dedicated three books to exploring her university experience. What is at stake in Elif Batuman's continuous self-portraiture?

30 August 2022

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Paul B. Preciado’s confrontational blend of autobiography and queer theory challenges readers to think differently.

7 October 2021

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Amid Covid-19 curfews, the return of Turkey’s brutal auxiliary police force is striking fear into civilians

2 September 2020

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The story of Istanbul's Aya Sofya, now once again a sacred space, holds a mirror up to the region's history and points to a rocky future.

16 July 2020

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Pankaj Mishra's new book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand - not demonise - the angry and dispossessed.

31 May 2017

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The ruling Islamists have promised to reconcile religious tradition and economic growth. But is the project starting to unravel?

15 December 2014

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