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Mathias Stamm

Editor-in-Chief of DW

Photo portrait of DW's Editor-in-Chief Mathias StammtAs editor-in-chief, Mathias is responsible for DW's editorial content across all 32 languages
DE, ENMathias Stamm

Sarah Kelly

Anchor-at-Large and host of DW Conflict Zone

DW Conflict Zone Moderatorin Sarah Kelly (Teaser)Focused on global affairs, geopolitics and human rights
ENSarah Kelly@SarahKellyTV

Jaafar Abdul Karim

Host of DW JaafarTalk

Jaafar Abdul-Karim Explores integration, human rights, freedom of speech and issues affecting migrant and Middle Eastern communities
DE, EN@jaafarAbdulKari

Alexandra von Nahmen

Director of Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe

Alexandra von Nahmen Russia expert and longtime DW foreign correspondent with a focus on defense policy, counterterrorism and trans-Atlantic relations
DE, ENAlexandra von Nahmen@AlexandravonNah

Ines Pohl

Head of DW's Washington Studio

Ines PohlCovers US domestic and foreign affairs, US-China economic relations, diversity and media politics
DE, ENInes Pohl@inespohl

Fanny Facsar

Senior International Correspondent

Deutsche Welle Portrait Fanny FacsarCovers world affairs, conflicts, human rights and populism
DE, EN, FR, HUFanny Facsar@fannyfacsar

Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi

Head of Dari and Pashtu Service

Waslat Hasrat-NazimiExpert on Afghanistan, geopolitics, authoritarian movements, migration, human and women’s rights and racism
DE, ENWaslat Hasrat-Nazimi@washasnaz

Jan Kuhlmann

Director of Programs for MENA

Jan KuhlmannFocuses on politics and current affairs in the Middle East and North Africa
DE

Juri Rescheto

Riga Bureau Chief

Rescheto Juri Kommentarbild AppSpecializes in developments in Russia, the Baltics and the Caucasus
DE, EN

Nick Connolly

Ukraine Correspondent

Nick Connolly - please do not call him NicholasExpert on Ukraine, Russia and EU-Russia relations
DE, ENNick Connolly

Shani Rozanes

Advisory Team on Antisemitism, Israel and the Palestinian territories

DW Mitarbeiterin I Shani RozanesMiddle East expert focusing on Israel, the Palestinian territories and antisemitism
EN

Javier Arguedas

Reporter and News Anchor, Programs for Latin America

Javier ArguedasSpecializes in Latin American politics, transatlantic relations, international affairs and aviation
DE, ENJavier Arguedas

Mariel Müller

Special Correspondent

Mariel Müller, DW Ostafrika-BüroleiterinCovers political, economic and humanitarian affairs, climate change, armed conflict and youth issues
DE, ENMariel Müller@_MarielMueller

Michaela Kuefner

Chief Political Editor and host of Berlin Briefing

Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz 2025 | Peter Neumann und Michaela Küfner Expert on German politics, democracy, foreign policy and Germany’s role in Europe and the world
DE, ENMichaela Kuefner@MKuefner

Joscha Weber

Head of Fact-checking

Joscha Weber Bonn 9577Specializes in verification and reporting on disinformation
DE, ENJoscha Weber@joschaweber

Simon Uhl

Head of Editorial AI & Lab

Expert on the use of digital technologies in journalism, with a focus on AI, data journalism and media studies.
DE, ENSimon Uhl
Skip next section Global

Global

Mathias Stamm

Editor-in-Chief of DW

Photo portrait of DW's Editor-in-Chief Mathias StammtAs editor-in-chief, Mathias is responsible for DW's editorial content across all 32 languages
DE, ENMathias Stamm

Sarah Kelly

Anchor-at-Large and host of DW Conflict Zone

DW Conflict Zone Moderatorin Sarah Kelly (Teaser)Focused on global affairs, geopolitics and human rights
ENSarah Kelly@SarahKellyTV

Joscha Weber

Head of Fact-checking

Joscha Weber Bonn 9577Specializes in verification and reporting on disinformation
DE, ENJoscha Weber@joschaweber

Louise Osborne

Chief Climate Reporter

Louise OsborneSpecializes in climate policy, climate finance and the intersection of climate and business
ENLouise Osborne

Judith Hartl

Director of Business, Science, Environment

DW Mitarbeiterportrait | Judith HartlSpecializes in science, space and climate science
DE, ENJudith Hartl

Lea Albrecht

Science Reporter

Lea AlbrechtCovers earth observation, space exploration and sex education, with a focus on female sexuality
DE, ENLea Albrecht@LeaLeaalbrecht

Johanna Rüdiger

Coordinator Digital Talents and Content Creators

Johanna RüdigerExpert on the creator economy, social media disinformation and far-right extremism online
DE, ENJohanna Rüdiger

Simon Uhl

Head of Editorial AI & Lab

Expert on the use of digital technologies in journalism, with a focus on AI, data journalism and media studies.
DE, ENSimon Uhl
Skip next section Europe

Europe

Alexandra von Nahmen

Director of Russia, Ukraine and Eastern Europe

Alexandra von Nahmen Russia expert and longtime DW foreign correspondent with a focus on defense policy, counterterrorism and trans-Atlantic relations
DE, ENAlexandra von Nahmen@AlexandravonNah

Michaela Kuefner

Chief Political Editor and host of Berlin Briefing

Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz 2025 | Peter Neumann und Michaela Küfner Expert on German politics, democracy, foreign policy and Germany’s role in Europe and the world
DE, ENMichaela Kuefner@MKuefner

Fanny Facsar

Senior International Correspondent

Deutsche Welle Portrait Fanny FacsarCovers world affairs, conflicts, human rights and populism
DE, EN, FR, HUFanny Facsar@fannyfacsar

Nick Connolly

Ukraine Correspondent

Nick Connolly - please do not call him NicholasExpert on Ukraine, Russia and EU-Russia relations
DE, ENNick Connolly

Juri Rescheto

Riga Bureau Chief

Rescheto Juri Kommentarbild AppSpecializes in developments in Russia, the Baltics and the Caucasus
DE, EN

Mykola Berdnyk

Head of DW's bureau in Ukraine (Kyiv Hub)

Mykola Berdnyk, head of DW's bureau in Ukraine (Kyiv Hub)Specializes in Russia’s war against Ukraine, Ukrainian politics and social developments
DEMykola Berdnyk

Roman Goncharenko

Security and Eastern Europe Correspondent

DW writer and editor Roman Goncharenko stands in DW's main headquarters in Bonn, Germany.Focuses on European security, Russia and the war in Ukraine
DE, ENRoman Goncharenko

Katharina Kroll

Brussels Bureau Chief

DW Katharina KrollCovers German and European politics and society, with a focus on defense and foreign policy
DE, EN, PT@KatharinaKroll

Marie Sina

Brussels Economics Correspondent

DW Personenfoto | Marie SinaExpert on EU economic policy, the single market, digital policy, trade and innovation
DE, ENMarie Sina

Julia Hahn

Turkey Correspondent

DW Julia HahnCovers Turkish politics and foreign relations, social and economic issues and human rights
DE, EN@juliahahntv

Erkan Arikan

Head of Turkish Service

DW's Erkan ArikanCovers Turkey, German domestic and foreign policy, integration, migration and diversity
DE@ErkanArikan38

Adelheid Feilcke

Director of Programs for Europe

DW Mitarbeiterporträt Adelheid FeilckeExpert on the extended European region between the Baltic, Adriatic and Black Seas
DE@FeilckeA
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Middle East

Jaafar Abdul Karim

Host of DW JaafarTalk

Jaafar Abdul-Karim Explores integration, human rights, freedom of speech and issues affecting migrant and Middle Eastern communities
DE, EN@jaafarAbdulKari

Jan Kuhlmann

Director of Programs for MENA

Jan KuhlmannFocuses on politics and current affairs in the Middle East and North Africa
DE

Shani Rozanes

Advisory Team on Antisemitism, Israel and the Palestinian territories

DW Mitarbeiterin I Shani RozanesMiddle East expert focusing on Israel, the Palestinian territories and antisemitism
EN

Tania Krämer

Jerusalem Bureau Chief

Portrait of DW correspondent Tania KrämerReports on people, politics and developments in Israel and the Palestinian territories
DE, ENTania Krämer

Maissun Melhem

Senior Editor and Anchor

Melhem Maissun Kommentarbild AppFocuses on Middle East politics, Germany’s AfD, migration and US politics from an Arab-American perspective
DE, EN@MaissunMelhem
Skip next section Africa

Africa

Mariel Müller

Special Correspondent

Mariel Müller, DW Ostafrika-BüroleiterinCovers political, economic and humanitarian affairs, climate change, armed conflict and youth issues
DE, ENMariel Müller@_MarielMueller

Sella Oneko

East Africa Correspondent

Sella Oneko Covers Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, with a focus on human rights, media freedom and the changing aid landscape
DE, ENSella Oneko

Claus Stäcker

Director of Programs for Africa

Staecker Claus Kommentarbild AppFocuses on politics, demography and generational conflict
DE, EN@ClausStaecker

Ludger Schadomsky

Head of Amharic Service

DW Mitarbeiterportrait | Ludger SchadomskyExpert on Ethiopia, the Horn of Africa, the African Union and African peace and security
DE, ENLudger Schadomsky
Skip next section Asia

Asia

Waslat Hasrat-Nazimi

Head of Dari and Pashtu Service

Waslat Hasrat-NazimiExpert on Afghanistan, geopolitics, authoritarian movements, migration, human and women’s rights and racism
DE, ENWaslat Hasrat-Nazimi@washasnaz

Isha Bhatia Sanan

Delhi Bureau Chief

Indien Neu-Delhi | Isha BhatiaExpert on India, Indo-German relations, gender and society
DE, EN@IshaBhatiaSanan

Sandra Petersmann

Head of Geopolitics

DW's Sandra PetersmannSpecializes in South Asia and post-conflict reporting
DE, EN@PetersmannS

Andrew Zi-Qi Fang

Taipei Correspondent

Andrew Zi-Qi Fang | DW-JournalistFocuses on Taiwanese politics, cross-Strait relations, business, economics and society
EN, ZHAndrew Zi-Qi FangAndrewZiQiFang

Richard Walker

Chief International Editor

Richard Walker | News and Current AffairsSpecializes in international affairs, geopolitics and Asia
DE, EN@rbsw

Niloofar Gholami

Editor Farsi Service

DW Autorin Niloofar Gholami Covers Iran, human rights, women’s rights and fact-checking
EN, FA, TRNiloofar Gholami@NiloofarJourno
Skip next section Americas

Americas

Ines Pohl

Head of DW's Washington Studio

Ines PohlCovers US domestic and foreign affairs, US-China economic relations, diversity and media politics
DE, ENInes Pohl@inespohl

Janelle Dumalaon

US Correspondent

DW Janelle DumalaonFocuses on the economic impact of changing US domestic and foreign policy
DE, EN@janelledumalaon

Misha Komadovsky

US Correspondent

Misha Komadovsky Covers US foreign policy, global diplomacy and Russia’s war in Ukraine
EN@komadovsky

Benjamin Alvarez Gruber

US Correspondent

Deutschland DW-Mitarbeiter Benjamin Alvarez GruberFocuses on German and US politics and foreign affairs
DE, EN@BenjAlvarez1

Javier Arguedas

Reporter and News Anchor, Programs for Latin America

Javier ArguedasSpecializes in Latin American politics, transatlantic relations, international affairs and aviation
DE, ENJavier Arguedas

Nadia Pontes

Brazil Reporter

Kommentatorenfoto vorläufig Nadia PontesSpecializes in Brazil, environmental issues and EU-Brazil relations
DE, ENNadia Pontes
Skip next section Media development

Media development

Carsten von Nahmen

Managing Director DW Akademie

DW MA-Bild Carsten von Nahmen
DE, ENCarsten von Nahmen@CvN13355

Natascha Schwanke

Deputy Head and Director of Media Development

DW MA-Bild Natascha Schwanke Focuses on media development in the Global South
DE, EN

Laura Moore

Head of Unit Advocacy, Research and Public Affairs DW Akademie

Dr. Laura MooreSpecializes in press freedom, media development, journalism funding, democracy and journalism in the age of AI
DE, EN, ESLaura Moore

Johannes Metzler

Head of Strategic Initiatives

Johannes Metzler
DE, EN, PT, FR, ES

Nadine Jurrat

Head of Department Latin America and Middle East/ North Africa

Nadine Jurrat DW Akademie
DE, EN, ESNadine Jurrat

Steffen Leidel

Senior Consultant, Africa Department, DW Akademie

Steffen Leidel, Senior Consultant | Africa Department, DW AkademieSpecializes in digital media, AI and disinformation in the Global South
DE, EN, ESSteffen Leidel

Patricia Noboa Armendáriz

Media and Information Literacy, DW Akademie

Patricia Noboa DW Akademie Lateinamerika NEU
DE, EN, ESPatricia Noboa Armendáriz