Portfolio
A collection of my reporting on climate change, technology, and geopolitics— with occasionally whimsy travel writing.
Has the Israeli state lost control of the settler movement?
After decades of empowering the settler movement, has the Israeli state finally lost its grip?
The Strait of Hormuz Disruption Changed Life in Cairo
Shutdowns driven by energy shortages are changing how the city operates.
Israel’s goal in Iran is not just regime change, but total collapse
For Israel, a failed Iranian state fractured by civil war is preferable to a reformed one.
One Wildfire Solution? Letting Herbivores Run Wild
Climate-accelerated wildfires are proliferating. Can rewilding be the solution?
Breaking stereotypes and making records: Meet the Arab women mountaineers climbing their way to the top
Meet the female athletes from Saudi to Oman who are breaking records and challenging stereotypes.
Assaulted, robbed: Refugees abused on Bosnia-Croatia border
As they attempt to reach the EU from Bosnia, refugees accuse border officials of violence.
How settler violence is destroying the West Bank’s olive harvest
This year's olive harvest is set to be the most violent on record.
Nepal village ravaged by 2015 earthquake now reluctant tourist hotspot
Langtang was destroyed in the earthquake and 300 people there died. But others returned and rebuilt
How AI is Reshaping Wildlife Conservation — For Better or Worse
Efforts to “save species” with deep learning are not without controversy.
A Controversial Fishing Method May Dredge Up a Climate Time Bomb
Bottom trawling is a fishing practice that is notoriously destructive to seafloor ecosystems.
Corals that recover from bleaching still struggle to breed
Corals can survive heat-related bleaching, but research suggests a full recovery is hard to achieve.
Giant rats trained to sniff out illegal wildlife trade
African giant pouched rats proved capable of detecting trafficked wildlife parts.
I Spent a Month Solo Hiking in the Himalayas. I Recommend It to Everyone.
As cliché as it sounds, sometimes you have to lose yourself to find yourself.
Did an Enslaved Man Beat Magellan to Circling the World?
The unsung hero may have also been instrumental in defeating the colonizers.
Stressed About Taxes? Blame the Ancient Egyptians
The civilization developed the world’s first known tax system around 3000 B.C.E.
This New Archeological Museum Is the Largest in the World
After 20 years of development, The Grand Egyptian Museum brings ancient Egypt back to life.
Planting Seeds of Freedom in Palestine’s First Ecovillage
In the occupied West Bank, the village of Farkha resists military rule by cultivating its own food.
Off-roading Alongside Egypt’s Annual Zalaga Camel Race
The 30km sprint through the remote Sinai desert attracts Bedouin from across the region to celebrate