Charlotte Lawson

Charlotte Lawson is a reporter at The Dispatch and currently based in Tel Aviv, Israel. Prior to joining the company in 2020, she studied history and global security at the University of Virginia. When Charlotte is not keeping up with foreign policy and world affairs, she is probably trying to hone her photography skills.

Charlotte Lawson
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‘Ukraine as It Was Can’t Continue to Exist’

As its brutal invasion drags on, Russia targets Ukrainian identity and Ukrainians themselves.

Joe Biden Pivots to Middle East Security

Amid failing nuclear talks with Iran, the president looks to bolster regional defense and build on the historic Abraham Accords.

The Impossible Choices for Pakistan’s Afghan Refugees

Refugees fleeing the Taliban turn to their neighbor but find little hope.

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Nigerian Instability Grows as Abductions and Murders Continue Unchecked

Nomadic herdsmen and terror groups target religious minorities with little response from the government.

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Saudi Arabia Welcomes a Likely ‘Reset’ With the U.S.

The Biden administration is pivoting toward more cooperation with the Saudis after more than a year of frayed relations.

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The United Nations’ Human Rights Problem

Critics say the agency tolerates antisemitism, silences whistleblowers, and looks the other way from egregious human rights abuses.

Senators Continue Their Skepticism on the Biden Administration’s Iran Position

The White House faces resistance from Republicans and Democrats alike as the efforts to revive a nuclear deal have stalled.

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The Woke Taliban That Never Was

The U.S. said international pressure would force the Taliban to change, especially when it came to women’s rights. It was wrong.

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Pinpointing What Went Wrong in the Collapse of Afghanistan

Two new reports blame U.S. negotiations with the Taliban and misplaced faith in over-the-horizon military operations.

Esper Paints Chaotic Picture of Trump Administration’s Middle East Policy

The former defense secretary’s new book details Trump’s Afghanistan deal with the Taliban and the strike that killed Qassem Suleimani.