Topic: Middle East

Deconstructing ‘the Other’—And Ourselves
‘In American eyes, moderates are the ones most like us. Those who are not are the enemy.’
By Robert Azzi

History, Memory and Context
‘… when a major story erupts in Lebanon, Westerners don't already have the dots by which they can make connections.’
By Iman Azzi

Swamp Speak: Then and Now
A former CIA officer draws on journalist Walt Kelly's experience to illustrate the value of objective, in-depth analysis in intelligence reporting and journalism.
By Ray Close

The Arab Story: The Big One Waiting to Be Told
‘How do journalists make the lives and aspirations of Arab men and women who will not succumb to criminality or terror relevant to Western audiences?’
By Rami G. Khouri

The Courage of Journalists in the Middle East
‘Acting with integrity means honestly probing the causes of the many problems and tensions that define the modern Middle East …’
By Rami G. Khouri

When Risks Make a Story Too Dangerous to Tell
By Alissa J. Rubin

Visual Contours of Middle Eastern Life
An Essay in Words and Photographs
By Katharina Eglau

A Photojournalist Immerses Himself in the Story Being Told
An Essay in Words and Photographs
By Iason Athanasiadis

A Photojournalist in the Middle East —
By Robert Azzi

The Survival Mode of Reporting From a War Zone
‘Our generation is more vocal about trauma we experience than others have been. It can't be avoided when you see this much violence and senseless death.’
By Farnaz Fassihi