Think Tanker. Columnist at @Semafor Gulf. Co-Founder of News Deeply, now hosted by The @newhumanitarian. Former MidEast Correspondent for BloombergTV & ABC.

Joined February 2009
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11 Oct 2025
My first oped for @semafor, looking at the advances in health care and AI-powered precision medicine in the #UAE. Longevity and wellness here are moving in directions that could soon outpace the rest of the world. semafor.com/article/10/10/20…
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10 Dec 2024
You can read the archives of #SyriaDeeply through our partnership with the @newhumanitarian, another terrific publication that has covered #Syria, #refugees and global crises. Stories that need more focus and depth. deeply.thenewhumanitarian.or…

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10 Dec 2024
My friend @FaisalJAbbas asked me to write a oped on this week’s historic events in Syria. Here’s where I place things, a lot of connecting the dots from 13 years of war. arabnews.com/node/2582447/am…
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10 Dec 2024
When I left television to launch a channel focused on covering the Syrian Civil War it was 2012. This wasn’t yet a famous conflict - in fact, it was widely ignored. I’m immensely proud of the stories and voices we captured during the early years of the war. It’s an important archive for the present and future #Syria.
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28 Mar 2024
Now you all know how I feel about fax machines.
Discover intriguing insights on healthcare practices in the latest HealthBeats episode - “Precision Medicine: From Hype to Reality” - with Lara Setrakian (@Lara), as she dives into the results of outdated methods like fax machines impeding early detection. 🎙️ Tune in for eye-opening discussions on vital healthcare topics: adghw.com/healthbeats-podcas… #HealthcareExcellence #AbuDhabi @DoHSocial
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Join the discussion on precision medicine reshaping clinical approaches for the future, as Dr. @VidehaSharma and Lara Setrakian (@Lara) share their insights on patient-centricity, in the latest episode of HealthBeats - the official podcast of #AbuDhabiGlobalHealthcareWeek. 🎙️ Tune in to the latest episode - “Precision Medicine: From Hype to Reality”: adghw.com/healthbeats-podcas… #HealthcareExcellence #AbuDhabi @DoHSocial
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28 Mar 2024
After years of covering topics like global innovation and public health, I’m hosting a conversation on global innovation IN public health. We’re talking about the intersection of AI, longevity and the power to save/improve your own life, through tech-enabled care.
🎙️ Ali Hashemi from @GlucareHealth joins the latest Healthbeats episode, "The Future of Digital Health isn't digital, it's human. Unlocking the power of hybrid healthcare."Dive into the transformative world of hybrid healthcare solutions, seamlessly blending digital tech with a human-centric approach. Tune in: adghw.com/healthbeats-podcas… @Lara #HealthcareExcellence #AbuDhabi @DoHSocial
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8 Mar 2024
I am immensely excited to read this. I've always wanted to be more like @mahagaber, now there is a guidebook to making it happen! Lots of love and best wishes for the launch.
Thrilled to reveal the title and cover of my first book, "7 Rules of Self-Reliance: How to Stay Low, Keep Moving, Invest in Yourself, and Own Your Future!" 📚 This moment is very close to my heart - this book has been my companion, confidant, canvas and north star for years! Revealing this book feels like sharing a part of me. If you are amongst the first 100 people to pre-order my book you will be eligible for an exclusive private virtual event that I will be hosting. Message me a screenshot of your order confirmation and leave a 🌟on this post to claim your spot!! #CoverReveal #7rulesofselfreliance #selfreliance #hayhouse #penguinrandomhouse Pre-Order Now: amazon.com/gp/product/140197…
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8 Mar 2024
Professor @gsachdevajnu, thank you for your profound remarks and thought-provoking interventions.
'India-Armenia Dialogue' as one of the curtain raisers of #Raisina2024 highlights the significance of strengthening India-Armenia ties @MEAIndia @MFAofArmenia
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8 Mar 2024
No doubt.
22 Feb 2024
A Trump Presidency is sure to cause a lot of dramatic change … in NATO and US Allies… @Lara #Raisina2024
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8 Mar 2024
It was a pleasure to see the legendary @Sachin_Chat and the team at @RIS_NewDelhi. The insights shared through Dakshin - a veritable wealth of best practices and innovations from emerging countries - are going to be a boon to sustainable development. @DakshinNews
Group of researchers from Applied Policy Research Institute Armenia headed by their President @Lara called upon Prof. @Sachin_Chat, DG @RIS_NewDelhi. Researchers from both sides exchanged views on topics of mutual interest.
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8 Mar 2024
It was a great start to the #raisinadialogue2024 and wonderful to see you there, @LeoWigger. Kudos to @orfonline for a powerful conference. We're still analyzing the insights and implications.
21 Feb 2024
An interesting #chaturanga move right at the inception: #Raisina2024 begins with double panel and ministerial speech on #Armenia-#India relations. Clear message: This is a geopolitical partnership to watch.
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12 Oct 2023
This caught me up quickly on #Syria. Thanks, @CamilleOtrakji.
My statements in @AnanTello ‘ s article on the situation in Syria, on @arabnews “While large-scale public demonstrations remain relatively scarce, there is a noticeable shift in the Syrian populace’s willingness to openly and boldly voice criticism of their government and leadership,” Camille Otrakji, a Syrian Canadian analyst, told Arab News. “Syria’s GDP (gross domestic product) and its annual budget have dwindled significantly from their pre-Arab Spring levels,” said Otrakji, the Syrian Canadian analyst. “The Syrian government currently operates with severely limited financial resources, a situation that is far from sustainable in the long run. “In this precarious financial state, Syria is poised to seek assistance, either from willing Arab states or by deepening its reliance on Iran.” He lamented the fact that “beyond the stark divergence in expectations regarding the elusive political solution in Syria,” the country has become “a fertile ground for regional and international conflicts.” He added: “Regrettably, none of these conflicts show signs of nearing resolution, further entrenching Syria as a battleground for competing interests.”
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Lara Setrakian retweeted
Peace is possible between #Armenia and #Azerbaijan. An important intervention by @Lara with quotes by @AhmadAlili and @LaurenceBroers. In light of the recent escalations, it is a timely reminder that the path for negotiations is not closed, yet. thenationalnews.com/opinion/…
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13 Sep 2023
Wrote this piece for @CNNOpinion.
"Food and medicine urgently need to reach the population in Nagorno-Karabakh. Civilians shouldn’t be held hostage to political and geopolitical contests for power," writes @Lara edition.cnn.com/2023/09/13/o…
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16 Aug 2023
Wrote this piece with my colleague Benyamin Poghosyan, Senior Research Fellow at APRI Armenia, on the importance of breaking the blockade on #NagornoKarabakh. Forced starvation and desperation do not help neighboring countries on the path to peace. There must be a way forward that does not come at a cruel cost to civilians.
OPINION: 120,000 ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh are running out of food, medicine and fuel due to Azerbaijan’s blockade. It's time for Europe to step in — and launch an airlift of supplies if necessary. bit.ly/3QEmvvu
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Lara Setrakian retweeted
The UN Security Council will discuss worsening humanitarian situation in the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh on Wednesday. bit.ly/3KI3dSa

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🇪🇺 has been repeatedly calling on #Azerbaijani authorities to fully ensure restoration of movement of goods and people along #LachinCorridor, in line with #ICJ orders, as well as unrestricted supplies of energy. The current situation is not sustainable and creates tensions.
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