Ece Temelkuran

Ece Temelkuran, born in Izmir, Turkey in 1973, is a writer and former prominent columnist. She is newsworthy due to her commentary on current geopolitical issues and her past experiences. After the 2016 coup attempt in Turkey, and following her dismissal from her position as a columnist for writing critically about the government of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, she left the country. Recent articles feature her analysis of Europe's need to redefine its concept of home to survive and her commentary on the situation in Lebanon, which she describes as a technique to fragment attention and reduce public pressure. Her perspective is relevant due to her experience with political upheaval and her critical analysis of global events.