Ayn Rand Is Alive in Ankara
Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism is experiencing a resurgence in Turkey, particularly in Ankara. The establishment of Catalyst Coffee & Hub has become a gathering place for her readers, reflecting a shift towards individualism in the country's political landscape. As traditional political ideologies weaken, Rand's ideas are finding a more receptive audience among the youth.
- ▪Catalyst Coffee & Hub, an Ayn Rand-themed cafe, is located in Ankara, Turkey's political capital.
- ▪The cafe's opening attracted a tax inspector who engaged in a discussion about Objectivism after seeing Rand's works.
- ▪Turkey's political scene has become more favorable for Rand's ideas as traditional ideologies decline.
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Objectivism Ayn Rand Is Alive in Ankara Objectivism in Turkey has risen and fallen in recent decades, but is newly rejuvenated. Selim Koru | 5.26.2026 7:00 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/Ayn_Rand-in-Turkey-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="A black-and-white photograph of Ayn Rand, outlined in yellow, holding a small cup. The background image behind her is a red-tinted photograph of the skyline of Ankara, Turkey." alt="A black-and-white photograph of Ayn Rand, outlined in yellow, holding a small cup.
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