Bryan Pietsch

Bryan Pietsch is a Washington-based reporter on the International team covering foreign affairs for The Washington Post. He has previously worked for the New York Times, Business Insider, and Reuters in various capacities. Born in South Korea and raised in Minnesota, he graduated from Arizona State University with degrees in Journalism and Business. Pietsch covered the conflict between Israel and Gaza as well as China's nuclear expansion among other topics based on his articles.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/bryan-pietsch/

91%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author is known for its high journalistic standards. The author strives to maintain neutrality and transparency in its reporting, and avoids conflicts of interest. The author has a reputation for accuracy and rarely gets contradicted on major discrepancies in its reporting.

Bias

98%

Examples:

  • The articles provided show no clear bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

  • No conflicts of interest found in the articles provided.

Contradictions

81%

Examples:

  • Benny Gantz threatened to resign from the war cabinet if no plan was announced by June 7.
  • China may have as many intercontinental ballistic missiles as the United States or Russia by 2030.
  • More than 300 pallets of aid were handed over to the United Nations for distribution.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • Beijing is expanding its nuclear arsenal faster than any other country.
  • China may have as many intercontinental ballistic missiles as the United States or Russia by 2030.

Recent Articles

Record-Breaking $91.4 Billion Spent on Nuclear Weapons in 2023: US Leads the Way, China Rapidly Expanding Arsenal

Record-Breaking $91.4 Billion Spent on Nuclear Weapons in 2023: US Leads the Way, China Rapidly Expanding Arsenal

Broke On: Monday, 17 June 2024 In 2023, global nuclear weapons spending reached a record high of $91.4 billion, with the US accounting for the largest portion at $51.5 billion. China's investment in its arsenal increased to $11.8 billion, and Russia spent $8.3 billion. Despite growing resistance to nuclear arms through organizations like ICAN, countries continue expanding their capabilities amid geopolitical tensions, with China potentially matching the US and Russia's intercontinental ballistic missiles by 2030.
Benny Gantz Postpones Resignation After Successful Hostage Rescue in Gaza

Benny Gantz Postpones Resignation After Successful Hostage Rescue in Gaza

Broke On: Saturday, 08 June 2024 Israeli opposition leader Benny Gantz postpones resignation after successful hostage rescue, leaving government's war efforts in Gaza uncertain.
US Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Gaza via Innovative Pier, Marking First Delivery Since Tensions Escalated

US Delivers Humanitarian Aid to Gaza via Innovative Pier, Marking First Delivery Since Tensions Escalated

Broke On: Friday, 17 May 2024 For the first time since tensions escalated, the US delivers humanitarian aid to Gaza via a new pier. Over 300 pallets of aid were transported on May 17, 2024. The UN will distribute supplies to civilians amid ongoing Israeli military operations against Hamas. The US-built pier offers an alternative for delivering aid, but its capacity may not be enough to meet the population's needs.