The age of uncertainty: Cengiz Çandar on power, justice, and the Middle East

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Hussain, S. 2025. The age of uncertainty: Cengiz Çandar on power, justice, and the Middle East. Washington Kurdish Institute.

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Title	The age of uncertainty: Cengiz Çandar on power, justice, and the Middle East
Authors	Hussain, S.
Abstract	Few figures have observed the political transformations of Türkiye and the Middle East with the depth and continuity of Cengiz Çandar. A journalist, author, and now politician, he has written through wars, peace processes, and the long search for democracy, often with a rare blend of analysis and conscience. In this interview, he reflects on the region’s unfinished struggles and the lessons of a lifetime spent observing its political transformations.
Sustainable Development Goals	5 Gender equality
	10 Reduced inequalities
	16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
Middlesex University Theme	Creativity, Culture & Enterprise
Publisher or commissioning body	Washington Kurdish Institute
Print	01 Dec 2025
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Deposited	06 Mar 2026
Output status	Published
Web address (URL)	https://dckurd.org/2025/12/01/the-age-of-uncertainty/

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