Jori Lewis to publish new book of essays
A Natural History of the Spirits will be published November 10, 2026
ICIJ: David Kenner on Assad-linked firms winning UN contracts
“Companies once tied to Assad kept winning UN contracts under Syria’s new rulers,” by David Kenner (Saudi Arabia, 2019-2021), International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, August 4, 2026
Ann Mische appointed interim director of the Kellogg Institute at Notre Dame
Ann Mische (Brazil, 1987-1990) was recently named interim director of the Kellogg Institute at the University of Notre Dame, where she’s an associate professor of sociology and peace studies.
WSJ: Joel Millman reviews Oliver Hilmes’ Summer of Freedom
“‘Summer of Freedom’ Review: Waking Up From a Nightmare,” by Joel Millman (El Salvador, 1987-1989), Wall Street Journal, June 17, 2026
Washington Institute: Andrew Tabler on Syria’s pipeline plan
“Syria’s Pipeline Dream Meets Hard Realities,” by Andrew Tabler (Lebanon, Syria, 2005-2007), Washington Institute for Near East Policy, June 10, 2026
ICIJ: David Kenner on intelligence adviser’s Kremlin history
“Trump intelligence adviser previously helped father pursue millions from Kremlin-linked bank, leaked documents show,” by David Kenner (Saudi Arabia, 2019 – 2021), International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, June 8, 2026
NYRB: Suzy Hansen on Pete Hegseth
“Made in the USA,” Suzy Hansen (Turkey, 2007-2009) reviews two books by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for The New York Review of Books, June 11, 2026
The Atlantic: Eve Fairbanks on AI-generated writing
Look closely and you’ll see that every part of the text is not quite right.
POLITICO: Emily Schultheis on Ukraine’s front line in Antartica
How a mint-green research base, 14 scientists, and a gentoo penguin colony became part of Ukraine's war strategy.
NYT: Pramila Jayapal on Cuba
“What We Saw in Cuba Shocked Us,” by Rep. Pramila Jayapal (India, 1995-1996) and Rep. Jonathan L. Jackson, The New York Times, May 11, 2026