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Ellen Ioanes

Ellen Ioanes

Former World & Weekend Reporter

    Latest articles by Ellen Ioanes

    World Politics
    What Kenya’s deadly protests are really aboutWhat Kenya’s deadly protests are really about
    World Politics

    A proposed tax hike sparked unrest, but Kenya’s real problem is a debt crisis.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Media
    Julian Assange’s release is still a lose-lose for press freedomJulian Assange’s release is still a lose-lose for press freedom
    Media

    The Wikileaks founder will plead guilty to violating the Espionage Act for publishing leaks about the Iraq War.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    The Vox guide to extreme heat
    Why this year’s Hajj was so deadlyWhy this year’s Hajj was so deadly
    The Vox guide to extreme heat

    More than 1,300 people died during the pilgrimage to Muslim’s holiest site — but it’s not just because of heat.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Why Latin American leaders are obsessed with mega prisonsWhy Latin American leaders are obsessed with mega prisons
    World Politics

    El Salvador has touted its tough-on-crime policies (and kept quiet on human rights issues). Now everyone wants to try.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    The fracturing of South African politics, explainedThe fracturing of South African politics, explained
    World Politics

    What the defeat of the party that ended apartheid means for South Africa.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    Why Europe is lurching to the rightWhy Europe is lurching to the right
    Politics

    Far-right parties made big gains in EU Parliament elections — and that’s already having an effect.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Modi won the Indian election. So why does it seem like he lost?Modi won the Indian election. So why does it seem like he lost?
    World Politics

    The BJP’s poor performance shows the limits of his autocratic, Hindu supremacist policies.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    What happens if Gaza ceasefire talks failWhat happens if Gaza ceasefire talks fail
    World Politics

    More than 3,500 people in Rafah alone could die from conflict trauma by August if Israel expands its invasion.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    Politics
    What to know about Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s next presidentWhat to know about Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s next president
    Politics

    Her predecessor’s legacy looms large over Mexican politics. She’ll have to chart her own way.

    By Ellen Ioanes
    World Politics
    Why ICC arrest warrants matter, even if Israel and Hamas leaders evade themWhy ICC arrest warrants matter, even if Israel and Hamas leaders evade them
    World Politics

    The role of the International Criminal Court and the limits to its authority, explained.

    By Ellen Ioanes and Nicole Narea