Newmag presents Hrant Dink's book

What was Dink thinking and talking about? Articles that remain relevant today, issues unresolved to this day. Newmag and the Hrant Dink Foundation present the observations, beliefs, analyses, and political thoughts of Turkey's most famous Armenian in the book "Your Man of This Column." You can read over a hundred articles published in "Akos," "Yeni Binyıl," and "Birgün" newspapers from 1996 to 2007 in this compilation.

The Hrant Dink Foundation was established after the 2007 tragedy to prevent similar incidents, realize Hrant Dink's dreams for a fairer and freer world, and embody his words and spirit.

In his book, Dink discusses the world, the West, the Diaspora, the Armenian-Turkish issue, the Armenian community in Turkey, national minorities, the Kurdish question, and even touches on the contentious issue of wearing headscarves. These writings reflect a clarity that comes not from a position of majority, power, or dominance, but from a perspective of minority, vulnerability, and opposition.

Hrant Dink's selection of articles spans eleven years (1996-2007). These articles were penned during a historical period that began with the optimism of a new post-Cold War world order and culminated in the clash between the old guard and the emerging generation of Turkish politicians.

During this historical juncture, Hrant Dink undertook what had never been done before. As an Armenian in Turkey, he asserted his right to vote and claimed his place in Turkey's public life.

He was regarded as the conscience of Turkey. The investigation into Dink's murder case continues to this day, symbolizing the broader struggle for justice in Turkey. He was a unique thinker. Freed from institutional constraints, Hrant Dink enjoyed a freedom that many could not attain.