An article titled "İlber Ortaylı: The Death of an Elite Intellectual" by Assoc. Prof. Orkhan Valiyev, Head of the Department of Political Science and Philosophy at Khazar University, was published on Füyuzat.az on March 14, 2026.

In the article Assoc. Prof. Valiyev highly appreciates the influence of Prof. Ilber Ortaylı on the Turkic world and especially on the way of thinking of the younger generation in the light of his death. The author emphasizes that Ortaylı was not only a historian, but also a strong intellectual who defended Turkish identity and culture. It is noted that he influenced a wide audience with his science, media and public speeches. The article also expresses the author's personal regret for not being able to meet Ortaylı.

Link to the article: İlbər Ortaylı: elit bir intellektualın ölümü - Füyuzat Jurnalı