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Ellen Ioanes

Ellen Ioanes

Former World & Weekend Reporter

    Latest articles by Ellen Ioanes

    World Politics
    What Houthi attacks in the Red Sea mean for global shipping — and conflictWhat Houthi attacks in the Red Sea mean for global shipping — and conflict
    World Politics

    The Yemen-based, Iran-backed group hasn’t been fazed by a US-led response.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Why sexual violence in war is so widespread — and under-coveredWhy sexual violence in war is so widespread — and under-covered
    World Politics

    How to understand Hamas’s alleged sexual attacks on October 7.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei, explainedArgentina’s new president, Javier Milei, explained
    World Politics

    To understand the anarcho-capitalist leader, you have to understand Argentina’s past.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Russia’s absurd claim that the LGBTQ community is extremist, explainedRussia’s absurd claim that the LGBTQ community is extremist, explained
    World Politics

    It’s part of Putin’s strategy to paint himself as Russia’s protector against Western immorality.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Israel moves into southern Gaza after a week-long truce — and its goals are murkier than everIsrael moves into southern Gaza after a week-long truce — and its goals are murkier than ever
    World Politics

    Seven weeks into the war, 15,000 Palestinians have been killed, and there’s no end in sight.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    The Israel-Hamas prisoner deal was extended. What comes next?The Israel-Hamas prisoner deal was extended. What comes next?
    World Politics

    Monday’s extension is good news for anyone concerned about the humanitarian situation, but the bigger questions about the future of the war remain.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    How Myanmar’s resistance could topple its military government — for goodHow Myanmar’s resistance could topple its military government — for good
    World Politics

    A surprise offensive on October 27 stunned the junta. A revolution could build a new Myanmar.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    The controversial phrase “from the river to sea,” explainedThe controversial phrase “from the river to sea,” explained
    World Politics

    “From the river to the sea” demands conversations about the future of Israel and Palestine.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Rishi Sunak’s cabinet shuffle won’t fix the UK’s Tories’ problemsRishi Sunak’s cabinet shuffle won’t fix the UK’s Tories’ problems
    World Politics

    Suella Braverman is out, and David Cameron is back. Conservatives are still bitterly divided.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Israel’s humanitarian pauses in Gaza, explainedIsrael’s humanitarian pauses in Gaza, explained
    World Politics

    Civilians continue to flee south as fighting around hospitals increases.

    By Ellen Ioanes