The message from those who sought to reject the Nordio reform speaks of a world that is no longer appealing and which feels unpleasant and hostile. They would like to see a reality such as that envisaged by the Constitution, where there is peace, rights and the financial means to guarantee them. A reality, however, that does not exist today

Against the dogma of commitment: literature owes nothing to politics. Writing can be a silent, futile and therefore necessary form of rebellion

A new media ecosystem is emerging in the capital, where social media pages and influencers are highlighting urban discontent more than traditional media. Citizen journalism is taking centre stage and politics is adapting to the viral language of these platforms

Erdogan dreams of a Turkish empire stretching from the Adriatic to China. Gürsel, Cagaptay and Goldman say: “He wants an Ottoman revival”