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

Charlotte Lawson

Russia, Iran Escalate in Syria

New reports detail a coordinated effort to target U.S. troops and allies.

Explainer: Turkey Today

Turkey's nationalist rule continues.

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.