Ece Temelkuran – Journalist and Author of How to Lose a Country
The first time I saw a Tunisian taxi driver counting money in French I was puzzled to hear it – it was someone speaking to himself in a foreign language as if it was his mother tongue. Observing mothers talking to their babies in English in Egypt or Lebanese lovers having a passionate fight in […]
Namık Tan – Former Turkish Ambassador to the USA
This book offers timely insight into some of the most powerful socio-political factors at play in Turkey’s democracy today, with an interesting examination of their roots in Turkish history. In particular, the author’s reflections on the balance and separation of powers in the presidential system have much to offer those with an interest in modern […]
Dr Özgür H. Çınar – Associate Professor in Law at Greenwich University
For many years, Turkey has had a poor record as regards human rights. Despite Turkey being a signatory to international conventions on human rights it has not consistently safeguarded these rights. Turkey made some progress by introducing reforms that began with the European Union (EU) accession process initiated in 1999. This process ushered in harmonisation […]
Adnan Bali – Member of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Isbank
I had the chance to get to know Mr. Mehmet Gün through his book “From the Steppes of Anatolia … To the World of Global Law”, where he tells the striking story of his life full of challenges and bittersweet coincidences. Having personally gone through similar experiences and having a strong bond of gratitude and […]
Arda Batu – TÜRKONFED’s Secretary-General
I feel honored to be able to write a review of this book, just as I was immensely honored to have had a small part in its creation. My contribution came through my work with Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation (TÜRKONFED), one of the organizations which assisted my friend Mehmet Gün in conceptualization of the […]
Orhan Turan – Chairman of the Board TÜRKONFED
In order for me to write about my support for this book and my endorsement of the ideas it presents, it will first be helpful for me to explain a little about the organization TÜRKONFED, where I am the Chairman of the Board. TÜRKONFED – The Turkish Enterprise and Business Confederation – as its name […]
