Michael Slackman

The World

First-hand account of Gaza flotilla raid

Details of the confrontation on the flotilla headed for Gaza remain contentious and incomplete. Annette Groth, a German parliamentarian, gives her firsthand account, and Michael Slackman of The New York Times analyzes the incident from Jerusalem.

The World

Egyptian President to White House Today

Global Politics
The World

Iran’s ‘Crushing Response’ to Protests

Global Politics

After Largest Protests in Bahrain, King Visits Saudi Leader

Bahrain: View of Pearl Square

Demonstrations Boil in Bahrain

Conflict & Justice

For the latest on news from that country, we turn to Michael Slackman, foreign correspondent for The New York Times. Zachary Lockman, Professor of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and History at New York University helps contextualize the situation.

Update from Bahrain

Conflict & Justice

Protests continue in Bahrain, with thousands of protesters taking to the main square in Manama. Michael Slackman, foreign correspondent for The New York Times reports from Bahrain.

Day 2 of Protests in Bahrain

Conflict & Justice

Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen and Jordan have all seen protests. Now, Bahrain is standing up, too. Foreign correspondent for The New York Times, Michael Slackman reports from Manama, Bahrain.