Colum Lynch

Colum Lynch was a staff writer at Foreign Policy between 2010 and 2022.

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A Palestinian protester throws a stone.
A Palestinian protester throws a stone.

Biden’s Moves on Gaza at U.N. Test U.S. Credibility

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Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer
Then-European Parliament Vice President Isabelle Durant
Then-European Parliament Vice President Isabelle Durant

Why Aren’t There More Women Economists at the United Nations?

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A tower collapsed after being hit by Israeli air strikes in Gaza city.
A tower collapsed after being hit by Israeli air strikes in Gaza city.

Biden Struggles on Israeli-Palestinian Flare-Up

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Robbie Gramer, Colum Lynch, Allison Meakem
Heavy smoke and fire rise from Al-Sharouk tower as it collapses after being hit by an Israeli air strike, in Gaza City, on May 12, 2021.
Heavy smoke and fire rise from Al-Sharouk tower as it collapses after being hit by an Israeli air strike, in Gaza City, on May 12, 2021.

Biden Stonewalls U.N. Concern Over Israeli-Palestinian Clashes

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Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer, Jack Detsch, Allison Meakem
U.N. Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths speaks during a press conference.
U.N. Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths speaks during a press conference.

Britain Retains Monopoly on U.N. Relief Post

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U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez attends a news conference at the Capitol.
U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez attends a news conference at the Capitol.

Robert Menendez Is the Last Hawk on the Left

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Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about climate change issues,
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks about climate change issues,

Biden Plans Big Pledge on U.S. Emissions Cuts

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Christine Schraner Burgener arrives at Sittwe Airport in Myanmar’s Rakhine State.
Christine Schraner Burgener arrives at Sittwe Airport in Myanmar’s Rakhine State.

The End of Quiet Diplomacy in Myanmar

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The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, holds a press conference.
The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor, Fatou Bensouda, holds a press conference.

Biden Plans to Repeal Trump-Era Sanctions on ICC

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Colum Lynch, Robbie Gramer
A World Health Organization official speaks to health workers in Liberia.
A World Health Organization official speaks to health workers in Liberia.

WHO Says COVID-19 Likely Started With Animals, Not Laboratory Leak

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Robbie Gramer, Amy Mackinnon, Colum Lynch
Iranian protesters demonstrate outside the Tehran Research Reactor
Iranian protesters demonstrate outside the Tehran Research Reactor

Europeans Fear Iran Nuclear Window Closing

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Jeffrey Feltman speaks at the United Nations.
Jeffrey Feltman speaks at the United Nations.

Biden Eyes Former Top U.N. Official for Horn of Africa Envoy

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A car fire burns at the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
A car fire burns at the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

The Libya Allergy

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Ethiopian soldiers at a refugee camp in Tigray.
Ethiopian soldiers at a refugee camp in Tigray.

UNDP Memo Echoes Ethiopian Talking Points on Tigray

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Pro-Uighur protesters demonstrate outside the White House in Washington, on Aug. 14, 2020.
Pro-Uighur protesters demonstrate outside the White House in Washington, on Aug. 14, 2020.

State Department Lawyers Concluded Insufficient Evidence to Prove Genocide in China

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