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.
Is Saudi-Israeli Peace Done For?
Hamas used violence to veto normalization talks. It’s not a winning tactic.
A ‘Black Day’ in Israel
Terrorists from Gaza killed hundreds of Israelis in recent days, but the fight may just be getting started.
Iran’s Influence Operation Over Nuclear Negotiations
Government circles reward access to Tehran—even if it’s at the expense of U.S. interests.
India and Canada’s Fraying Relationship
Plus: Saudi Arabia reaches out to the Palestinians.
A Mideast Mega-Deal in the Making
Instability undermines efforts to include the Palestinians in a Saudi-Israeli peace deal.
Iran Shows No Signs of ‘De-Escalation’
As the White House pursues diplomacy, Iran’s president threatens America and its allies.
Ukraine Keeps Fighting While Its Allies Ponder More Support
Volodymyr Zelensky’s U.S. visit comes as Ukraine notches small victories on the front lines.
Israel’s Looming Constitutional Crisis
Debates over the Supreme Court’s role expose deep societal fissures, including between the religious and secular.
Israel’s Multifront War on Terror
The embattled country is leading the fight against Iranian-sponsored terrorism in the Middle East.
Ukraine Looks Long-Range and Long-Term
To bring the fight to Russia, Kyiv eyes building up its own defense industry.