Investigative Journalist & Conflict Reporter
I am Efe Ozkan, an 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 series documenting the human and structural evolution of the Syrian conflict. The reporting follows the aftermath of war in Idlib, the historical roots of the uprising in Daraa, and the detention architecture revealed at Sednaya prison.
A data-driven analysis of the financial cost of regional military escalation. By auditing public defense data and deployment logistics, the reporting quantifies the aircraft mobilization and the unprecedented spending behind the opening days of the campaign.
A reflection on language, memory, and history — how dictionaries preserve the contours of societies, cultures, and political realities across time. This piece connects the archive to the lived experience of conflict, identity, and public memory.
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An investigative documentary examining how commercial satellite networks shape communications, intelligence gathering, and battlefield strategy in active conflict zones.
Contact & Socials