Charles Glass

Charles Glass is a writer, journalist, broadcaster, and publisher, who has written on conflict in the Middle East, Africa, and Europe for the past 45 years. His latest book is Soldiers Don't Go Mad: A Story of Brotherhood, Poetry, and Mental Illness During the First World War.

Time for Outrage!

Time for Outrage! Time for Outrage!

On the American publication of Stéphane Hessel’s Indignez-vous!

Feb 16, 2011 / Feature / Charles Glass

Under Siege: On Emma Williams Under Siege: On Emma Williams

A poignant memoir about life in the occupied territories during the second intifada.

Jan 28, 2010 / Books & the Arts / Charles Glass

Iraq’s Founding Mother Iraq’s Founding Mother

A biography of Gertrude Bell investigates the woman who created Iraq out of the ruins of the Ottoman Empire.

Jun 14, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Charles Glass

From Beirut to Damascus From Beirut to Damascus

Four works trace the intertwined history of Lebanon and Syria and the interplay of political radicalism, military strength and miseries of war and murderous political intrigue.

Nov 10, 2005 / Books & the Arts / Charles Glass

Lewis of Arabia Lewis of Arabia

I have witnessed what Bernard Lewis, and later Samuel Huntington, designated the "clash of civilizations" between Christendom and Islam up close in at least two wars.

Aug 26, 2004 / Books & the Arts / Charles Glass

Reflections on a War Reflections on a War

It was the best of wars. It was the worst of wars. But did the war in Iraq change anyone's mind?

May 1, 2003 / Charles Glass

Caldron in Northern Iraq Caldron in Northern Iraq

Charles Glass covered the Kurdish rebellion in northern Iraq for ABC News in 1991.

Mar 6, 2003 / Charles Glass

Bound and Gagged Bound and Gagged

The first thing they do is cover your eyes. They make you strip to make sure you're not carrying anything. They replace your clothes with uniforms that are not clothes at all.

Jan 24, 2002 / Feature / Charles Glass

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