I'm an Irish journalist, author and lecturer decamped from the Middle East to the American Midwest in 2018, where I report on social justice, outdoor recreation and the news. I teach international journalism part-time at the University of Dayton.Previously, I lived in Istanbul (2013-2017), Toronto (2012-2013) and Damascus (2007-2012).I've reported from the Arctic, Mexico, Myanmar, Ireland, Serbia, Nepal, Lebanon, Ukraine, and a host of other countries. Check me out on Instagram: @stephenstarrjourno or at stephenstarr.contently.comFrom Turkey, I covered the migrant and refugee crises, the country's autocratic turn and the rise of Islamic terrorism.My work from and about Syria has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, The Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, USA Today, ForeignPolicy.com and The Washington Post. TV appearances include CNN, BBC, Sky News and Al Jazeera English. My book, 'Revolt in Syria: Eye-Witness to the Uprising' (Hurst and Oxford University Press: 2015), has been well received:Noam Chomsky: “This searching inquiry is painful reading, but urgent for those who hope to understand what lies behind the shocking events in Syria”“Revolt in Syria is a must read for anyone interested in the causes and course of the Syrian uprising. What is more, he entertains as he instructs; his prose is lively and his conversations are filled with insight and startling revelations,” says Joshua Landis.Times Literary Supplement July 13, 2012: “presents a very readable account of the chaos and confusion in Syrian towns and neighbourhoods.”The Irish Times: “Anyone interested in the complex realities that underpin the conflict in Syria should be grateful that he took the risks that he did in order to produce this impressive and insightful eye-witness account.”The Economist: “His material is vivid, thought-provoking and sometimes shocking … Given that the authorities knew who he was and where he lived, it is impressive that he spoke to such a wide variety of Syrians.”Specialties: Feature writing; assignments; Syria; Middle East; Turkey; environment; conservation; reporting experience from 16 countries.