Tom O'Connor is a Deputy Editor at Newsweek. Based in Staten Island, New York City, he is an award-winning Senior Writer specializing in international affairs, focusing on the Middle East, North Korea, China, and Russia. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including Stuff, Irish Examiner, and the Miami Herald.
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Tom O'Connor's coverage primarily focuses on world affairs, government & politics, international conflicts, and terrorism. His articles often cover evolving stories, breaking news, and government announcements related to these topics.
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An expert says "Oman is likely to transition gradually from the role of a traditional mediator to that of a regional facilitator."
"The danger Kurds pose is down the road," a former U.S. official told Newsweek.
"The Shahed's effectiveness isn't technological sophistication, it's the opposite," one researcher told Newsweek.
By: Dr, Tom O'Connor
The EU can be instrumental in the fight against extreme far-right influences, hatred, and racism, and the Irish government would do well to put this on top of its priority list for the EU presidency
By: Tom O’Connor
Voting attentions starting to swing towards social justice, and away from racism, needs to be harnessed during Ireland’s term hosting the EU presidency, writes Tom O’Connor
Hamas' announcement that it would be dissolving its governance body in Gaza to make way for a transition committee has sparked hopes of progress in
By: Tom O'Connor
"There are times when having the Turks in your camp can really be helpful...those times are increasing," an ex-US official said.
"It is highly unlikely Iran and the U.S. will reach any type of nuclear agreement," a former U.S. diplomat told Newsweek.
One analyst in Tehran told Newsweek that certain Iranian factions "may attempt to decentralize the system in an informal manner."
By: Tom O'Connor
"The risk is that Russia could take advantage of this window of opportunity," one European security expert told Newsweek.
