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David Ignatius

PostGlobal co-moderator David Ignatius is a Washington Post columnist with a wide-ranging career in journalism, having served at various times as a reporter, foreign correspondent and editor. He has also written widely for magazines and published six novels. Ignatius’s twice-weekly column on global politics, economics and international affairs debuted on The Washington Post op-ed page in January 1999, and has been syndicated worldwide by The Washington Post Writers Group. The column won the 2000 Gerald Loeb Award for Commentary and a 2004 Edward Weintal Prize. From September 2000 to January 2003, Ignatius served as executive editor of the Paris-based International Herald Tribune. Prior to becoming a columnist, Ignatius was the Post´s assistant managing editor in charge of business news, a position he assumed in 1993. He served as the Post´s foreign editor from 1990 to 1992, supervising the paper´s Pulitzer Prize-winning coverage of the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait. From 1986 to 1990, he was editor of the Post´s Sunday Outlook section. Close.

David Ignatius

PostGlobal co-moderator David Ignatius is a Washington Post columnist with a wide-ranging career in journalism, having served at various times as a reporter, foreign correspondent and editor. He has also written widely for magazines and published six novels more »

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November 10, 2007 9:31 AM

Pakistan Must Make Its Own History

My friend Daoud Kuttab sounds the call for liberal intervention with a passion that I share, but have grown to mistrust: “Right now every person who believes in democracy must stand with the lawyers and judges who are risking their lives to fight a dictator.” Righteous words, especially when we see decent Pakistanis being arrested for demanding an end to Musharraf’s lawlessness.

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July 3, 2008 5:35 PM

Ingrid Betancourt: What Fearless Is

The news Wednesday that Ingrid Betancourt and other hostages had been freed in Colombia made me think of my meetings over the years with her. Talking with her was inspiring, and also a bit scary. She was so determined to combat wrongdoing, and so heedless of the consequences of doing so, that you almost knew something bad was going to happen. But she survived it (that's not a surprise, either) and now she's out and her friends rejoice.

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March 23, 2009 2:31 PM

Why Iran Rebuffed Obama: David Ignatius March 23rd 10:30 am

Iran's quick rejection of Obama's overtures is rooted in the Islamic Republic's history and the anxiety of its leaders, Ignatius argues in today's video. Don't expect a quick turnaround -- and please post your comments below.

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