Robin Wright

Robin Wright, a seasoned foreign policy analyst, author, and journalist, is a joint fellow at the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars. With a rich background in journalism, Wright has reported from more than 140 countries on seven continents for prominent publications such as The New Yorker, The Washington Post, The New York Times Magazine, TIME, and The Wall Street Journal, among others. She is a former diplomatic correspondent for The Washington Post and her insightful writing also appears in The Atlantic, The Los Angeles Times, and Foreign Affairs. Wright has covered dozens of wars, revolutions, and uprisings worldwide.

Wright’s book "Rock the Casbah: Rage and Rebellion Across the Islamic World" is noted for its profound impact, winning the 2012 Overseas Press Club Award for the best book on international affairs. Her bibliography includes several influential titles such as "Dreams and Shadows: The Future of the Middle East," "The Last Great Revolution: Turmoil and Transformation in Iran," and "Sacred Rage: The Wrath of Militant Islam." Her latest works, "Flashpoints: Promise and Peril in a New World," and "In the Name of God: The Khomeini Decade," further establish her expertise in Middle Eastern affairs.

Wright has received multiple accolades for her journalism, including the U.N. Correspondents Association Gold Medal, the National Magazine Award for reportage from Iran, and the National Press Club Award for diplomatic reporting. The American Academy of Diplomacy honored her as the journalist of the year for her distinguished reporting and analysis of international affairs. Beyond her prolific writing career, Wright is a recognized voice in media, frequently appearing on television programs like Meet the Press, Face the Nation, PBS Newshour, and Real Time with Bill Maher. Her contributions to public discourse are enriched by her extensive lecturing across the United States.