Souad Mekhennet is an award-winning investigative journalist and author, currently serving as International Security Correspondent at The Washington Post. With over 20 years of international experience, she is recognized as a leading authority on extremism, terrorism, and the rise of populism. Mekhennet is known for providing culture-straddling perspectives, leveraging a deep network of sources, and securing rare access to break stories beyond the reach of most reporters.