Yasmeen Serhan

Yasmeen Serhan is a staff writer at TIME, based in the London Bureau. She covers foreign affairs with an emphasis on the future of democracies and rising authoritarianism around the world.

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Tech Firms Fall Short on Election Security

At least 160 rights groups are calling on tech platforms to adopt greater election safeguards amid concerns over AI-powered disinformation.

By Yasmeen Serhan

Could Israel's Allies Be Accused of War Crimes?

Israel’s attack on Gaza could be in breach of international law. Here's what that means for its allies

By Yasmeen Serhan

How Israel Lost Global Credibility

Israel's conduct in Gaza has resulted in untold damage to its reputation

By Yasmeen Serhan

The Unprecedented Toll on Gaza Aid Workers

The Israeli airstrike on the World Central Kitchen aid convoy was emblematic of a much larger problem.

By Yasmeen Serhan

Ousting Netanyahu May Not Change Much

When it comes to the war in Gaza, little separates the Israeli Prime Minister from his main rival.

By Yasmeen Serhan

U.N. Passes Gaza Ceasefire Resolution

The U.S. notably abstained, making it possible for a ceasefire resolution to pass after four failed attempts.

By Yasmeen Serhan

The U.S. Could Abandon Gaza’s Top Aid Agency

The U.S. is set to restrict funding to the U.N. agency until 2025, which "will make it harder for UNRWA to assist starving Gazans,” a spokesperson for the U.N. agency tells TIME.

By Yasmeen Serhan

Famine Is Imminent in Gaza, Report Warns

According to a new U.N.-backed report, famine could unfold in northern Gaza anytime between now and May.

By Yasmeen Serhan

Israel Authorizes Planned Rafah Invasion

The plan, which has no specified time frame, is said to involve the evacuation of Palestinian civilians sheltering in the city.

By Yasmeen Serhan

Food Airdrops Are Falling Short in Gaza

Human rights advocates argue that airdrops are an insufficient substitute to aid delivery by land

By Yasmeen Serhan

Fighting to Free Russia's Political Prisoners

As Putin readies to win another election, Evgenia Kara-Murza fights to free her husband—and all political prisoners.

By Yasmeen Serhan

The Royal Family Has a Trust Problem

The manipulated family portrait of the Princess of Wales and her children stands to undermine the palace's credibility.

By Yasmeen Serhan

Kate Middleton and the Royal PR Strategy

The controversy surrounding Kate Middleton's absence from public—and an edited family photo—shows the Royal PR team is out of its depth.

By Yasmeen Serhan

Why Spring Won’t Bring Gaza Any Relief

Experts warn that warmer weather, paired with rising rates of malnutrition, present a perfect opportunity for an epidemic to take hold.

By Yasmeen Serhan

Palestinian Prime Minister Resigns

Mohammad Shtayyeh and his government have tendered their resignations to Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. Here's what to know.

By Yasmeen Serhan

Optimism for Ukraine Sinks Worldwide

Amid fears of a dip in military support from the West, pessimism about the chances of Ukraine successfully repelling Russia have grown

By Yasmeen Serhan

Rafah Is a Turning Point in the Gaza War

Israel's impending offensive in Rafah has spurred a notable shift from governments worldwide

By Yasmeen Serhan

Evgenia Kara-Murza on Navalny's Death

The wife of jailed Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza says that her husband and Navalny's work 'cannot stop now'

By Yasmeen Serhan

The Limits of American Power in Gaza

Despite Washington’s considerable leverage on Israel, the Biden administration has so far proven itself unable—or unwilling—to use it.

By Yasmeen Serhan

What to Know About the BDS Movement

Companies may be feeling the effects of the Palestinian-led Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement.

By Astha Rajvanshi and Yasmeen Serhan
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