Joshua Levkowitz immersed himself in Syrian communities living in Syria’s neighboring countries. He examined issues related to migration, identity and threats to security, including the degree to which Syrians are able to assimilate or integrate, the perception and effects the diaspora is having on host societies, and networks between Syrian migrants and Syria. Before his fellowship, Joshua was living in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil as a senior program officer on reconciliation with United States Institute of Peace. He has a Masters degree in international relations and international economics with a concentration in conflict management from Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies.
Dispatches from Joshua Levkowitz
Eater: Joshua Levkowitz on modern Turkey’s signature drink
“Gazoz is the drink of modern Turkey,” by Joshua Levkowitz (Syria, 2021-2023), Eater, June 10, 2024Foreign Policy: Joshua Levkowitz on disputes over Syrian cuisine
“The Influencer Chef Dividing Syria’s Diaspora,” by Joshua Levkowitz (Syria, 2021-2023), Foreign Policy, June 8, 2024Inkstick Media: Joshua Levkowitz on Turkey’s elections
“Nobody Cared About Turkey’s Elections—Until Results Came In,” by Joshua Levkowitz (Turkey, 2021-2023), Inkstick Media, April 3, 2024