Investigative Journalist & Conflict Reporter
I am Efe Ozkan, an independent investigative journalist and conflict reporter based in Istanbul. Utilizing open-source intelligence (OSINT), rigorous field reporting, and financial data analysis, I cover global geopolitical conflicts, military operations, and energy security across the Middle East and North America. Below is a selection of my latest multimedia investigations and documentary work.
A multi-part investigative video series documenting the human and structural evolution of the Syrian conflict. This coverage spans frontline reconstruction efforts in Idlib, a deep dive into the historical origins of the uprising in Daraa, and an exposé on the notorious Sednaya military prison.
A data-driven analysis tracking the staggering financial cost of regional military escalation. By auditing public defense data and deployment logistics, this investigation details CENTCOM's mobilization of 300+ aircraft and breaks down the historic $779 million expenditure incurred during the opening 24 hours of the operation, projecting total campaign costs past the $10 billion mark in the first 10 days.
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