Content author

Reuters · reuters.com · 35 yrs

Samia Nakhoul demonstrates exceptional credibility as a seasoned international journalist. With nearly 35 years of Middle East reporting experience since the 1980s, she brings substantial expertise in conflict journalism. Her affiliation with Reuters—one of the world's largest and most respected news agencies—provides strong institutional credibility. She has received multiple prestigious awards including the Reuters Baron Award (2015) and two Reuters scoops of the year (2013, 2020), indicating editorial recognition of her journalistic excellence. Her coverage of major geopolitical events (Lebanon civil war, Gulf War, Iraq invasion, Khashoggi murder) demonstrates access to high-level sources and investigative capability. Her formal education in International Affairs supports her analytical framework. The only notable credential gap is the absence of advanced degrees (Master's/PhD), though this is not uncommon in established journalism careers. Her documented serious injury and brain surgery during the 2003 Iraq invasion further evidences her commitment to frontline reporting.

Credentials

BA in International Affairs

Reuters Global Foreign Policy Editor

Middle East Foreign Correspondent

Affiliations

Reuters (primary)

Beirut University College (education)

WAN-IFRA (speaker/contributor)

Notable work

Reuters scoop of the year 2013 - Breaking news of Muammar Gaddafi's capture and death

Reuters scoop of the year 2020 - Leading coverage of Jamal Khashoggi's murder at Saudi consulate

Reuters Baron Award 2015 - Recognizing integrity, journalistic excellence, personal courage and expertise

Extensive Middle East coverage including Lebanon civil war, Gulf War, Iraq invasion, and regional conflicts