Susannah George

Susannah George is a seasoned journalist with deep experience reporting from the Middle East. She currently serves as The Washington Post's Gulf bureau chief, based in Dubai, where she leads coverage of the oil-rich monarchies of the Persian Gulf and their neighbor, Iran. Previously, she spent four years as The Post's Afghanistan-Pakistan bureau chief covering the fall of the Afghan government and the return of the Taliban to power. George has also worked for Associated Press's Baghdad bureau and has reported extensively from Egypt, Libya, Bahrain, Tunisia during the Arab Spring, and Iraq on multiple tours. Her work has earned her several awards.

Biography:  https://www.washingtonpost.com/people/susannah-george/

72%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

75%

Examples:

  • Susannah George's reporting on Iran's presidential election showcased a balanced approach, providing information on both the reformist and conservative candidates without favoring one over the other.

Conflicts of Interest

85%

Examples:

  • Susannah George is The Washington Post's Gulf bureau chief based in Dubai. She covers the oil-rich monarchies of the Persian Gulf and Iran. This position may potentially lead to conflicts of interest due to her focus on countries with which her employer has a complex relationship.

Contradictions

80%

Examples:

  • In her article about Iran's presidential election, Susannah George provided contradictory information regarding voter turnout. She mentioned that around 24.5 million participants voted in the election with a 40% turnout rate, but also stated that this was the lowest turnout in Iran's history since the Islamic Republic was founded in 1979.
  • The article also presented contradictory information about the candidates' influence, stating that while the supreme leader holds most power in Iran, the president can still influence domestic and some foreign policies.

Deceptions

50%

Examples:

  • In Susannah George's article about Iran's presidential election, she made some deceptive claims. She stated that 'high voter turnout is critical for the regime's legitimacy,' implying that a high turnout equated to support for the current government. However, low voter turnout in this case could be seen as a sign of dissatisfaction with the available candidates.
  • She also quoted some Iranians speculating about how Pezeshkian's place in the second round might mobilize pro-reform voters, but did not clarify whether these were actual expectations or just speculations. Additionally, she claimed that 'the elections were a manifestation of religious democracy,' which could be seen as an overly positive characterization of the electoral process.

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Iran's Historic Presidential Runoff: Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian vs. Hard-liner Saeed Jalili

Iran's Historic Presidential Runoff: Reformist Masoud Pezeshkian vs. Hard-liner Saeed Jalili

Broke On: Wednesday, 05 July 2023 In the historic second-round presidential election on July 5, 2023, reformist Masoud Pezeshkian and hard-liner Saeed Jalili face off after neither secured a majority in the first round. With record low turnout of around 40% of eligible voters, this election could influence Iran's future political landscape as Pezeshkian advocates for engagement with the outside world and Jalili maintains strong anti-Western views.