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Nicole Narea

Nicole Narea

Former Senior Politics Writer

    Latest articles by Nicole Narea

    Politics
    Biden weighs a “shocking” revival of Trump’s immigration agendaBiden weighs a “shocking” revival of Trump’s immigration agenda
    Politics

    The White House is reportedly open to making concessions to Republicans in its negotiations over aid to Ukraine and Israel that go far beyond border security.

    By Nicole Narea
    Politics
    What elite universities — and their critics — get wrong about campus antisemitismWhat elite universities — and their critics — get wrong about campus antisemitism
    Politics

    A simple question about genocide at a congressional hearing obscured a complicated debate about antisemitism and free speech.

    By Nicole Narea
    World Politics
    Can Democrats overcome their deep divisions over Gaza?Can Democrats overcome their deep divisions over Gaza?
    World Politics

    The party is fractured over President Joe Biden’s unequivocal support for Israel as the war in Gaza continues ahead of 2024.

    By Nicole Narea
    Israel
    Israel’s wartime assault on the free pressIsrael’s wartime assault on the free press
    Israel

    With dozens of reporters dead in Gaza and others harassed and censored inside Israel, experts are deeply concerned about press freedom in “the Middle East’s only democracy.”

    By Nicole Narea
    Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine
    The many, many times Israelis and Palestinians tried to make peace — and failedThe many, many times Israelis and Palestinians tried to make peace — and failed
    Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine

    A timeline of the decades-long peace negotiations that came before the Israel-Hamas war.

    By Nicole Narea
    World Politics
    How to think through allegations of genocide in GazaHow to think through allegations of genocide in Gaza
    World Politics

    What we talk about when we talk about genocide.

    By Nicole Narea and Sigal Samuel
    Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine
    Occupation, annexation, and other terms you should know related to the Israel-Hamas warOccupation, annexation, and other terms you should know related to the Israel-Hamas war
    Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine

    The words that explain, define, and obfuscate the conflict.

    By Nicole Narea and Ellen Ioanes
    Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine
    A timeline of Israel and Palestine’s complicated historyA timeline of Israel and Palestine’s complicated history
    Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine

    To understand the Israel-Hamas war, you have to understand how we got here.

    By Nicole Narea
    Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine
    How the US became Israel’s closest allyHow the US became Israel’s closest ally
    Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine

    The US has stood with Israel throughout history. What does it mean for the Gaza war?

    By Nicole Narea
    Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine
    Hamas, the militant group that attacked Israel, explainedHamas, the militant group that attacked Israel, explained
    Everything you need to know about Israel-Palestine

    What is Hamas and what does it want out of this new resurgence of violent conflict?

    By Nicole Narea and Li Zhou