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Mia Speier

Mia Speier is a fourth-year student at the University of Southern California pursuing a Master of Public Diplomacy, a B.A. in International Relations, a minor in Law and Public Policy. She covers news media, foreign policy and transatlantic affairs.

Sympathy for the devil is running out

by Mia Speier11 Oct 202122 Dec 2025Leave a comment

Tech giants and social media platforms are fueling the infodemic. It’s time we hold them accountable.

North America big tech, covid 19, facebook, google, infodemic, misinformation, Opinion, pandemic, public health, publichealth, social media, tech firms, twitter, youtube

UN action is needed to protect press freedom in Afghanistan

by Mia Speier23 Sep 202122 Dec 2025Leave a comment

Journalists face dire threats at the hands of the Taliban — and the future of Afghan media freedom looks grim.

South Asia afghanistan, first amendment, human rights, international law, journalists, kabul, media freedom, Opinion, press, press freedom, taliban, united nations

Ukraine battles a humanitarian crisis on two fronts — the Donbass conflict and COVID-19

by Mia Speier19 Feb 202122 Dec 2025Leave a comment

The current ceasefire in Ukraine is still a cause for concern amid the region's need for humanitarian aid.

Europe, Explainer, IWSJ
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