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Adam Lucente

Adam Lucente

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Journalist and Podcast Host, Al-Monitor

New York, Erbil, Washington

Biography

I'm an online and photo journalist covering Iraq and Syria on the ground. I primarily write about displacement, the fight against ISIS, Kurdistan, minorities and US foreign policy. I speak Arabic and also work as translator.

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ISIS, MMA minorities, music displacement, human rightsIraq, Syria. Kurdistan

Doesn’t Cover

I do not cover entertainment, celebrity news, sports, fashion, or lifestyle content.

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Total articles 2452

  • Jordan foils 'sabotage' plot involving rockets and drones, 16 arrested

    By Adam Lucente Verified| Al-Monitor Verified Jordanian authorities announced on Tuesday that they detained 16 people in connection with a Lebanon-linked “sabotage” plot that included manufacturing drones and rockets. The General Intelligence Department said it had "foiled plans aimed at targeting national security, sowing chaos and sabotage within Jordan.” A total of 16 individuals were detained after being monitored since 2021, the official news agency Petra cited the department as saying.

    By Adam Lucente Verified · Al-Monitor

    Apr. 15, 2025

  • Syria’s Sharaa looks to boost ties with Turkey, Azerbaijan during Antalya visit

    By Adam Lucente Verified| Al-Monitor Verified Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and pushed for trilateral cooperation with Turkey and Azerbaijan on Friday at a forum in the Turkish city of Antalya. He also held his first meeting with Libya’s prime minister since taking power. Sharaa is visiting Turkey to participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum that will run until Sunday. He met Aliyev on the sidelines of the meeting, Syria’s official SANA news agency reported.

    By Adam Lucente Verified · Al-Monitor

    Apr. 11, 2025

  • Syria’s Sharaa looks to boost ties with Turkey, Azerbaijan in Antalya visit

    By Adam Lucente Verified| Al-Monitor Verified Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and pushed for trilateral cooperation with Turkey and Azerbaijan on Friday at a forum in the Turkish city of Antalya, while also holding his first meeting with Libya’s prime minister since taking power. Sharaa visited Turkey to participate in the Antalya Diplomacy Forum that will run until Sunday. He met Aliyev on the sidelines of the meeting, Syria’s official SANA news agency reported.

    By Adam Lucente Verified · Al-Monitor

    Apr. 11, 2025

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Al-Monitor

AL-Monitor is a media service established in 2012 by Jamal Daniel, based in Washington, D.C. It operates as a global newsroom with a network of over 160 authors and analysts dedicated to enhancing understanding of the Middle East. The company aims to connect the region with the international community through comprehensive reporting and analysis. The platform offers multilingual content in English, Arabic, Farsi, Turkish, Hebrew, and Mandarin Chinese. It features sections like "Iraq Pulse," "Turkey Pulse," "Lebanon Pulse," "Israel Pulse," and "Palestine Pulse," providing in-depth coverage of regional issues. AL-Monitor publishes both original articles and translated content from various publications, supported by insights from experienced journalists and regional experts. Its audience includes influential decision-makers, media outlets, and individuals seeking a deeper understanding of Middle Eastern affairs. The company has received multiple awards for its impactful journalism and is frequently cited by major news organizations.

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Founded: 2012