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Ellen Ioanes

Ellen Ioanes

Former World & Weekend Reporter

    Latest articles by Ellen Ioanes

    World Politics
    Jacinda Ardern is a global icon — but she’s still a politicianJacinda Ardern is a global icon — but she’s still a politician
    World Politics

    Ardern led New Zealand through some of its biggest crises, but the country’s political winds are shifting.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Japan’s plan to ramp up military spending, explainedJapan’s plan to ramp up military spending, explained
    World Politics

    US officials are sold on Japan’s new military posture. Japan’s public might not be.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Peru’s violent unrest shows no signs of stoppingPeru’s violent unrest shows no signs of stopping
    World Politics

    Protests after the arrest of former President Pedro Castillo emphasize Peru’s deep stratification.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Iran’s months-long protest movement, explainedIran’s months-long protest movement, explained
    World Politics

    Though the Islamic Republic has a history of protest, this year’s unrest is unique.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    What Biden’s immigration restrictions mean for migrantsWhat Biden’s immigration restrictions mean for migrants
    World Politics

    The new policies highlight the need for comprehensive immigration reform.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Bolsonaro supporters storm Brazil’s seat of powerBolsonaro supporters storm Brazil’s seat of power
    World Politics

    Thousands of Brazilians breached federal buildings just a week after Lula’s inauguration.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    North Korea
    North Korea’s nuclear escalation, explainedNorth Korea’s nuclear escalation, explained
    North Korea

    Kim Jong Un’s military plans are raising tensions with the South to new heights.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Covid-19
    Xi Jinping has abandoned zero-Covid. What happens now?Xi Jinping has abandoned zero-Covid. What happens now?
    Covid-19

    China is opening up rapidly after three years of lockdown. The rest of the world is scrambling to respond.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Will Trump’s tax returns change anything?Will Trump’s tax returns change anything?
    Politics

    A Q&A with Virginia Canter of Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington about the presidential audit.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Policy
    Title 42 may be ending soon. The US immigration system isn’t ready.Title 42 may be ending soon. The US immigration system isn’t ready.
    Policy

    Trump enacted the controversial policy during Covid-19. It’s set to end Wednesday unless the Supreme Court intervenes.

    By Ellen Ioanes