Philip Gourevitch

Franklin asked, "Why should Pennsylvania, founded by the English, become a Colony of Aliens?"

'Droves' of German migrants arrived in Pennsylvania in the 1750s and Benjamin Franklin went berserk

Founding father Benjamin Franklin railed against the "ignorant" German migrants who settled in Pennsylvania.

'Droves' of German migrants arrived in Pennsylvania in the 1750s and Benjamin Franklin went berserk
France's far-right National Front political party leader Marine Le Pen speaks to journalists as she leaves after a meeting at the Elyseé palace in Paris on January 9, 2015.

How France's far-right National Front party is seizing the political moment

How France's far-right National Front party is seizing the political moment
Rwandan boys watch as a flame is escorted through a Kigali suburb marking the 20th anniversary of the genocide.

Rwandans let their pain and memories erupt as they observe the 20th anniversary of the genocide

Rwandans let their pain and memories erupt as they observe the 20th anniversary of the genocide
A fireman installs the wheelchair of former Rwandan army captain Pascal Simbikangwa before the start of his trial at a Paris court.

Rwanda's former intel chief, on trial in France, is accused of personally torturing people from his wheelchair

Rwanda's former intel chief, on trial in France, is accused of personally torturing people from his wheelchair
A Rwandan woman carries an umbrella for shade north of the capital Kigali.

Who's to blame when Rwanda's exiled spy chief is found dead in South Africa?

Who's to blame when Rwanda's exiled spy chief is found dead in South Africa?
Central African Republic

UN peacekeepers are heading into the Central African Republic

The UN will send a force of French and African troops to try to prevent the deepening violence in the Central African Republic. They will be heading into utter chaos.

UN peacekeepers are heading into the Central African Republic
An ex-Seleka soldier stands guard in Bossangoa, Central African Republic.

France reasserts itself in Africa, with fresh troops to a troubled Central African Republic

France is sending 1,000 troops to the Central African Republic on a peacekeeping mission to help avoid a genocide. New Yorker staff writer Philip Gourevitch says it's part of a broad effort to re-establish its sphere of influence and reputation in Africa.

France reasserts itself in Africa, with fresh troops to a troubled Central African Republic

How the Rest of the World Views Gun Violence in America

The shootings at Sandy Hook were just four months ago, followed by the bitter gun control debate that came to a head this week. Philip Gourevitch has been thinking about America's experience with violence and guns.

How the Rest of the World Views Gun Violence in America

Defining the 'Tipping Point' for Intervention in War

Defining the 'Tipping Point' for Intervention in War

Is it Time to Intervene in Syria?

Is it Time to Intervene in Syria?
The World

Defining our enemies, defining ourselves

Philip Gourevitch often writes on this subject. He describes the difference between fear and the enemy.

Defining our enemies, defining ourselves
The World

What Would the Torture Photos Tell Us?

To help us understand the international impact that releasing torture photos could have is Philip Gourevitch, co-author of The Ballad of Abu Ghraib , a book that describes in great detail the imagery in the Abu Ghraib photos.

What Would the Torture Photos Tell Us?
The World

Author Philip Gourevitch discusses Rwandan genocide report

Philip Gourevitch is the author of "We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will be Killed With Our Families: Stories from Rwanda." Gourevitch says the report released today adds more detail to previous investigations.

Author Philip Gourevitch discusses Rwandan genocide report