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Exclusive: War reporter Arwa Damon on Syria’s resilience, world’s role
Born in Boston to a Syrian mother and an American father, Damon grew up between two cultures. Fluent in Arabic and English, she recalls a household that reflected her multicultural upbringing: blueberry pancakes sat alongside labneh and za’atar on the breakfast table. Her Syrian roots run deep—her grandfather, Muhsin al-Barazi, once served as Prime Minister of Syria. Damon’s education also reflects her ties to the region; she attended Robert College in Istanbul, widely regarded as one of Türkiye’s top institutions, before pursuing further studies in the United States. Now, she’s back in the city of cats—Istanbul—where she lives with her three feline companions.
