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Samim Akgönül is Historian and Political scientist, Professor of Turkish studies and Director of the Department of Turkish Studies of the University of Strasbourg. He is also coordinator of the ""Religions and Pluralism"" research team at the French National Center for Scientific Research (DRES). He is the author of The Minority Concept in the Turkish Context (2013, Brill) and co-editor of Yearbook of Muslims in Europe (2022, Brill). Samim has published articles in many journals, including European journal of Turkish studies, Critical Studies on Terrorism, European Review, and Revue du droit des religions.
Professor Samim Akgönül has long been one of the most important observers of Greek-Turkish relations. Exploring the intricate tapestry of relations between Greeks and Turks, this book is a remarkable journey through history, conflict and cultural coexistence. Akgönül's extensive research and personal narratives decipher the complexities of this enduring relationship, highlighting moments of unity amidst turmoil. A must-read for those seeking insight into this enigmatic yet natural bond. --Baskın Oran, University of Ankara This overview of the human dimension of the Greek-Turkish relations focused on the reciprocal minorities is a major contribution to overcoming dominant stereotypes about two countries perceived as inherently antagonistic. Essential reading that goes beyond the nation-centric narratives on minorities and the trauma of the population exchange. --Konstantinos Tsitselikis, University of Macedonia
