Robin Wright is an award-winning journalist, author, and one of the country\u2019s foremost authorities on the Middle East, Iran, Islamic movements, and U.S. foreign policy. A longtime contributing writer and columnist for The New Yorker, Wright has reported from more than 140 countries across six continents, covering a dozen wars, multiple revolutions, and some of the most consequential geopolitical developments of the modern era.<\/p>\n
Previously a diplomatic correspondent for The Washington Post, Wright has also reported for CBS News, the Los Angeles Times, and The Sunday Times of London. Her reporting has earned some of journalism\u2019s highest honors, including the National Magazine Award for her coverage of Iran, the United Nations Correspondents Association Gold Medal, and an Overseas Press Club Award for her coverage of African wars. She was also named Journalist of the Year by the American Academy of Diplomacy for her distinguished reporting and analysis of international affairs.<\/p>\n
Wright has written or edited eight books, including Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World, Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East, and The Iran Primer. Drawing on decades of firsthand reporting and unparalleled access to political leaders and communities around the world, Wright brings clarity and historical context to complex global challenges. In her presentations, she offers audiences an informed look at Iran, the Middle East, terrorism, national security, shifting global alliances, and the forces reshaping U.S. foreign policy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"