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.
Inside the First Ukrainian City to Fall to Russia
Kherson, in southern Ukraine, faces a humanitarian crisis and a Russian propaganda campaign.
Concessions to Iran, Russia Pile Up in Nuclear Talks
The Biden administration looks willing to make a deal on Iran’s nuclear program at all costs.
Why Did Russia Invade Ukraine Now?
Vladimir Putin has signaled his intentions for years, but few in the West took the warnings seriously.
Moscow Misjudges Ukraine and the World
The global power underestimated Ukrainian resistance and international resolve.
Increasing the Price of Putin’s Invasion
The West considers its most effective options for frustrating Russia’s plans.
Waiting for Russia’s Next Move
Ukrainians fear the worst as they wait to see how far Putin’s invasion will go.
Guessing Games at the Brink of War
Putin and the West continue a war of words while tensions on the Ukrainian front escalate.
Ukrainian Civilians Don’t Want War But Are Ready to Fight
Russia’s 2014 aggression spurred a vigilant society.
How Russian Propaganda Paints the West as Aggressors in Ukraine
Whether Putin invades or stands down, Russian media peg him as the good guy.
Iran’s Heir Apparent and a Divided Diaspora
The son of the last shah hopes for a democratic future.