The magazine is known for its founder and editor, Bülent Ecevit, a Turkish politician who served as the prime minister of Turkey in addition to his other significant posts.
The establishment of the magazine was announced by The New York Times stating that Bülent Ecevit had begun to involve in journalism after long years.
[3] The primary function of Arayış was to publish Ecevit's views on political, economic and social situations in Turkey.
[2] He argued that the Gallipoli campaign in 1915 played a significant role in the emergence of national identity and solidarity among the Turkish people.
[5] Although the magazine resumed publication soon and sold 100,000 copies in June 1981, Ecevit was banned from publishing articles in Arayış from the 15th issue.