Alev Scott Keynote Speaker
- Journalist and author previously based in Istanbul and Athens
- Journalist for The Financial Times, The Guardian & BBC
- Author of "Turkish Awakening", shortlisted for Debut Political Book of the Year 2015
Alev Scott's Biography
Alev Scott is a journalist and author previously based in Istanbul and Athens.
She writes for numerous publications, including the Financial Times, Harper’s Magazine, Politico Europe, the Times Literary Supplement, The Guardian and Newsweek, and has been a regular panel guest on the BBC World Service.
She is also the author of three books: Turkish Awakening (Shortlisted for the Paddy Power Political Book Awards, Debut Political Book of the Year 2015), Ottoman Odyssey (Shortlisted for the Stanford Dolman Travel Book of the Year 2019) and Power and the People, co-authored with Andronike Makres.
In 2017 she was barred from Turkey for her journalism. She has addressed organisations including the OECD and the European Commission on the subjects of human rights, censorship and gender politics, and is an experienced moderator.
She is currently writing a book about the commercialisation of motherhood for HarperCollins coming out in 2026.
Alev Scott's Speaking Topics
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Democracy and Human Rights
Jailing and expulsion of journalists, media censorship, protest movements and why they fail, how female journalists get the best stories
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Turkey, Greece and Cyprus
Regional power balance, cultural and historical connections, Turkish and Greek nationalism and multiculturalism
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Women, Fertility and Money
The maternal body, global fertility industries, mothers at work, the commercialisation of parenthood
Why Book Alev Scott as a speaker?
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She brings rare on-the-ground expertise from years based in Istanbul and Athens, translating Turkey and the wider Eastern Mediterranean’s political currents into clear insight on security, democracy and regional risk.
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She is an acclaimed author whose books on modern Turkey and the Ottoman world have been award-shortlisted, giving audiences the long-view context to understand today’s geopolitical tensions and identity politics.
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She reports for leading global outlets including the Financial Times, Harper’s Magazine, Politico Europe and The Guardian, helping leaders cut through headlines with rigorous, independent analysis.
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She speaks with authority on censorship, human rights and gender politics, informed by being barred from Turkey for her journalism and by advising institutions such as the OECD and European Commission.
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She is an experienced moderator and BBC World Service panel guest, bringing sharp questioning and cultural fluency that elevates live discussions and leaves audiences with clearer, more actionable understanding.
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