Charlotte Lawson
Charlotte Lawson is a reporter covering foreign policy and world affairs. She joined The Dispatch in June 2020, after graduating from the University of Virginia. You can follow her at @lawsonreports
Russia, Iran Escalate in Syria
New reports detail a coordinated effort to target U.S. troops and allies.
An Anticlimactic End to the Debt Ceiling Saga
Plus: Revisiting Pakistan’s recent political upheaval.
Pakistan’s Political Crisis, Explained
Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s arrest sparked violence and uncertainty about the country’s political future.
Recep Tayipp Erdoğan Notches Another Victory
Turkey’s longest-serving leader cements his nationalist rule.
The Mysterious Battle of Belgorod, Explained
Groups of armed Russian exiles are bringing the fight to their home country.
A City—and a Warlord—Under Siege
How the fight for Bakhmut became the venue for a Russian power struggle.
A Day of Dashed Hopes
Turkey’s presidential election goes to a runoff after neither President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan nor his challenger takes 50 percent of the vote.
Turkey’s Existential Election
Ahead of Sunday’s vote, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan lashes out against enemies while Turks brace for political violence.
Covering Afghanistan in Exile
Afghan journalists launch a news organization to cover their home country from afar.