Janine di Giovanni

As someone who has reported from the frontlines of every major conflict in the region, Janine di Giovanni offers a firsthand narrative that challenges Western assumptions about the Middle East. This talk explores how the lived realities of war—among civilians, fighters, and policymakers—reveal a far more nuanced and human region than the one seen in the news cycle. It’s a journey through memory, myth, and media, aimed at reframing how we think about power, people, and peace.

Audience Appeal: Global affairs audiences, diplomats, journalists, policymakers, businessmen

Tone: Honest, powerful, perspective-shifting