Joris Leverink is a political analyst and freelance writer based in Istanbul, Turkey. He is an editor for ROAR Magazine and a columnist for TeleSUR English. He has an academic background in cultural anthropology and political economy. Twitter handle: @Le_Frique
Comment: While Kurdish troops are busy ousting Islamic State group fighters from Raqqa, their homes are being shelled by the Turkish military and its Syrian proxies, writes Joris Leverink.
Comment: Defeating Islamic State will be just the beginning, and all parties involved in the victory will want recognition for their sacrifices, writes Joris Leverink.
Comment: In the wake of the failed 15 July coup, tens of thousands of people have been detained, arrested or lost their jobs, effectively paralysing Turkish institutions, writes Joris Leverink.
Comment: Recent plans to grant Turkish citizenship to Syrian refugees can be seen as an attempt by President Erdogan to stay in power, writes Joris Leverink.
Comment: Immediately after the attack in Ankara, Turkish authorities blamed Syrian Kurds, but the speed with which the suspect was identified has raised suspicions, argues Joris Leverink.
Comment: The HDP gathered in Ankara to elect its leadership and reaffirm its dedication to finding a peaceful and democratic solution out of the crisis, writes Joris Leverink.
Comment: With the arrest of two prominent journalists, Turkey's attempts at silencing the press shows no signs of abating, raising fears about the future of its democracy, writes Joris Leverink.
