Janine di Giovanni
Middle East Editor
Award-winning author and journalist Janine di Giovanni has been covering global conflict since the 1980s, and is considered one of Europe's most respected journalists. Her new book, Ghosts by Daylight, has been called by Sebastian Junger "a profound and beautiful book about the two great human struggles: Love and War," and "a great and important achievement" by Elizabeth Gilbert.
In her book, The Place at the End of the World: Essays from the Edge, as with all her writing, she covers the human cost of war - working often in conflict zones that the world's press has forgotten. She is the Middle East Editor of Newsweek, and a contributing editor of Vanity Fair. She is also a consultant on Syria for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). She has won many awards for her reportage, war reporting and journalism.
Yemen: Why Women Fought Against the Navy SEALs
In Yemen, starvation and a bloody civil war are leading some women to join Al-Qaeda.
Trump Brings Shame to U.S. With Policy Based on Fear
President has 'obliterated one of our country's most virtuous tenets' and crushed the American Dream for thousands who sought a better life.
Remembering Clare Hollingworth
Hollingworth was cunning, smart, charming and an impeccably fast reporter who broke one of the first glass ceilings long before the phrase was coined.
Inside Syria's Propaganda Wars
From ISIS beheadings to the siege of Aleppo, the propaganda war in Syria has played out on social media as observers struggle for access.
What's Next for Syrian Opposition After Aleppo's Fall?
President Assad has strengthened his position with likely fiercer battles to come despite the deadly siege of Aleppo.
Leonard Cohen's 20 Best Songs
Leonard Cohen's songs captured longing, loss, lust and so much more.
After Mosul, Will Kurdistan Be Free?
Some Kurds worry about another American betrayal, but many still hope a victory over ISIS will lead to independence—or at least greater sovereignty.
Syria Cease-Fire Faces Deep Skepticism on All Sides
A lack of trust among all parties makes it hard to see how the latest agreement to stop the fighting can stick.
The Risk of Everyday Life in Aleppo
Newsweek's Janine Di Giovanni chronicles what goes into reporting from a war zone that was hell four years ago—and now it's even worse.
Exiled Iranian Rappers Are Chessboxin' With Tehran
Known as Rap-i-Farsi or 021 music, Iranian hip-hop grew out of the same alienation and despair as its American precursor.
Greetings From the Egyptian Tourism Board
Detentions, torture, repression of the press and a failing economy have made Egypt a tinderbox.
Remembering the Horrors Bosnians Endured Under Karadzic
No one who witnessed the war in Bosnia came out of it unaffected.
Behind the Iran Curtain
Iranians are emboldened by the nuclear deal, but the battle between conservatives and reformers is far from decided.
'To Save One Life Is to Save Humanity'
Five years into Syria's civil war, the country's Syrian Civil Defense workers have saved more than 40,000 lives on both sides of the fight.
The Return of the Arab Dictator
The hopes of the Arab Spring are dashed, and Egypt is again setting the standard for oppression in the region.
Paris After the Terror
The French can expect fewer civil liberties and a backlash from the right.
Under Siege in Yarmouk
As the United Nations envoy launches new Syria talks, the humanitarian crisis grows.
Eve Arnold Set the Standard for a Generation of Female Photojournalists
Arnold convinced people who did not want to be photographed to let her into their lives.
The Complex Politics Behind the Chaos in Yemen
It's too easy to blame Iran for the chaos in Yemen that stems from years of mistakes.
Meet the Soldiers Trying to Retake Mosul From ISIS
Baghdad and Washington are focused on retaking the Islamic State stronghold, while the peshmerga fight for the future of Kurdistan.
Simple Ideas to Counter Terrorism in France
One French Muslim wants more imams in prisons and sermons translated from Arabic into French.
The Fate of Two Human Rights Lawyers Missing in Syria
The lawyers, who documented abuses in Syria, are being held by opposing sides in the country's ongoing conflict.
What It Means to Be Jewish and French
Fear and determination among Europe's largest Jewish community.
Radicals Rising: France After the Charlie Hebdo Murders
This week's murders at the French satirical magazine will feed extremists on all sides.
Reading 'Frankenstein' in Baghdad
Writers want to have the Iraqi capital declared a UNESCO City of Literature.
Who Is ISIS Leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi?
It's hard to tell propaganda from truth when dissecting the hazy history of ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.
How Does ISIS Fund Its Reign of Terror?
Behind ISIS's onslaught is a sprawling, robust financial juggernaut that operates safely outside of legitimate banking channels
Chop Chop Square
The beheadings by ISIS have revolted the world. But in Saudi Arabia, public decapitations remain commonplace
