Three decades of conflict reporting and analysis from around the world. Articles organized by conflict zones and regions covered.
Vanity Fair
Reflecting on a year of covering the Israel-Hamas conflict and its devastating impact on both Palestinian and Israeli society.
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Using universal jurisdiction, Argentine prosecutors are building cases against Russian war criminals, offering a path to justice when other courts fail.
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Following the story of Raji el-Jaru, a Palestinian musician whose life was upended by the October 7 attacks and subsequent war.
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An unprecedented effort to collect court-ready evidence of Russian war crimes, setting Ukraine apart from past conflicts in the quest for international justice
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Drawing disturbing parallels between Putin's tactics across different conflicts, showing how the blueprint of terror remains consistent.
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Vanity Fair sent me to Ukraine to chronicle my project's campaign to collect evidence of Russian atrocities that might stand up in court against Putin, his commanders, and their troops.
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A disturbing video from Ukraine brings back memories of similar atrocities from the Balkans, highlighting the patterns of war crimes across conflicts.
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An examination of the tactics and strategies employed by Russian forces in Ukraine, drawing parallels to previous conflicts.
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Veteran war correspondent finds resilience and hope among Gaza's 2 million Palestinian residents—two thirds of whom are under the age of 25.
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The dwindling Christian community in Gaza faces challenges from both Israeli occupation and Hamas rule.
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Examining the role of women in conflict resolution and peace-building, and why their voices are often marginalized.
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The Taliban's return to power has put Afghan journalists in mortal danger, silencing a generation of media professionals.
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Accountability is a long way off for Bashar al-Assad. But the world can still preserve the memories of what has happened in Syria
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A veteran war correspondent reflects on the patterns of how conflicts conclude and what lessons can be learned from past wars.
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Explores the psychological impact of witnessing atrocities on war correspondents and others, examining how moral injury differs from PTSD and affects those who document human suffering.
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Reflecting on the 25th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre, examining what the international community has learned and the ongoing struggle for justice and remembrance.
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While the piece primarily reflects on di Giovanni's personal health crisis, it references her reporting journeys in Iraq and the perilous conditions faced on the ground during conflict.
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A harrowing account of a medical emergency that nearly cost the author her eyesight and the profound impact it had on her life.
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Reflecting on Mugabe's death and Zimbabwe's situation, describing the country in the 1990s and early 2000s as 'a miserable place' while highlighting the brave individuals who fought for change through non-violent resistance.
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An examination of Tony Blair's humanitarian intervention in Sierra Leone, exploring how Brigadier David Richards's field improvisation helped end one of the most vicious conflicts in recent history
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The systematic persecution and exodus of Christians from their ancient homelands in the Middle East, documenting the decline of Christianity in Iraq and Syria.
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The New Special Envoy Must Not Allow Russia to Protect Assad. An analysis of Syria's brutal eight-year conflict and the need for a negotiated settlement that excludes Assad from Syria's future
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Five years of civil war has put Syrians' lives on hold, with generations growing up knowing only conflict.
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Back-slapping diplomats in Vienna, Geneva or even Riyadh can't end Syria's civil war: a solution will come only from negotiations between fighters on the ground.
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A powerful dispatch from Syria exploring the lives of people trapped in a country torn apart by war, part of Granta's Betrayal issue
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The story of Salwa Bugaighis, a lawyer and human rights activist who was murdered in Benghazi after advocating for democracy and women's rights during the Libyan revolution.
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An unflinching examination of rape as a weapon of war in Syria, investigating the systematic use of sexual violence to terrorize civilians.
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A powerful reflection on covering the siege of Sarajevo and the lasting impact it had on the reporters who lived through it.
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A harrowing account of life under siege in Syria, documenting the stories of those who remained in the war-torn country
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Answering reader questions about the experience of reporting from Syria during the early stages of the civil war.
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One of the first journalists to enter the Damascus suburb after the slaughter finds a desperate search for lost relatives.
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Firsthand account from Damascus as the Syrian civil war intensifies, capturing daily life under bombardment.
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Examines the challenges facing South Sudan as it establishes English as an official language after independence, exploring the cultural and political implications of language policy.
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A war correspondent's reflection on trauma, PTSD, and the challenge of building a family after decades of conflict reporting.
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Exploring the culture of fear and silence under authoritarian regimes, and the courage of those who dare to speak
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A deeply personal memoir about the psychological impact of war reporting and the challenge of returning to normal life.
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An investigation into the disappeared and murdered in conflict zones, documenting those who vanished without a trace
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A search for truth and justice in the aftermath of conflict, following the story of those seeking answers about their loved ones
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Stories from the world's most dangerous places, including reports from other African conflicts.
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A haunting account of the war's brutality in Bosnia and Kosovo, including atrocities witnessed during the ethnic cleansing campaigns. This piece laid the groundwork for her later book of the same title.
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Di Giovanni's early international reporting career began in Nicaragua, covering the Sandinista revolution and regime change. These formative experiences shaped her approach to conflict journalism.
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