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Our Editorial Team
The independent journalists, essayists, and editors behind the stories.
Amara Okafor
5 stories
Foreign affairs editor focused on diplomacy, strategic geography, international institutions, and the political choices that shape relationships between states.
Daniel Reyes
5 stories
Global affairs writer covering trade, economic statecraft, alliances, and the systems that connect international policy with everyday commerce.
Leila Haddad
5 stories
Correspondent exploring regional power, borders, infrastructure, energy, and the diplomatic relationships built around shared resources.
Thomas Avery
4 stories
International affairs writer examining security, territory, infrastructure, and the practical realities of cooperation across borders.
Sofia Marin
4 stories
Diplomacy editor interested in negotiation, coalition-building, institutions, and the language governments use to manage difficult relationships.
Kenji Watanabe
4 stories
Writer covering maritime affairs, regional systems, technology, infrastructure, and the changing geography of international power.