In Iraq, Drought and Abundance in the Mesopotamian Marshes
On my most recent visit to the Mesopotamian marshes, in March, I arrived at Sayeed Hitham’s for breakfast. The pandemic had kept me away for more than a year.The sun was just rising, the sky pink and golden. Hana, Hitham’s wife, stood smiling near the door to their reed house. “Tea is ready, bread is…
As Professors, New York Times Staff Members Teach, and Learn
Times Insider explains who we are and what we do, and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together.In 2017, after spending more than 13 years covering Iraq and China for The New York Times, Edward Wong returned to the United States and began teaching international reporting at Princeton University.When he wasn’t filing articles…
Ahmed Hadaw: “Alison gave me extra help in a job interview for a big...
“My name is Ahmed Hadaw. I am 46 years old. I am from Iraq and I am a civil engineer. I am currently working as a Document Control Manager on a strategic project in my city. I keep studying by regularly taking multiple courses in different subjects. I have not forgotten that Alison was the…
