Masha Gessen
Masha Gessen is a Russian-American journalist, author, and LGBTQ+ rights activist, renowned for their insightful commentary on Russian politics and the rise of authoritarianism. They have received numerous awards for their work, which often highlights the intersection of personal and political narratives.
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US-Russian journalist Masha Gessen withdrew from the festival following the decision to exclude Abdel-Fattah.
How Adelaide Writers' Week imploded after axing Palestinian author
United Kingdom· 2026-01-13
Masha Gessen is a journalist who commented on the implications of Trump's potential sanctions against Russia.
Wenn Trump mit Putin verhandelt, bleibt Merz nur Zuschauer
Switzerland· 2025-08-14
Masha Gessen is a reporter who expresses concerns about Trump's motivations in the upcoming meeting with Putin.
La strategia di Trump: ostentare sicurezza, blandire gli alleati e far valere la sua «arte» di negoziatore
Italy· 2025-08-14
Masha Gessen argues that Putin values his power over the prosperity of Russia.
Trump droht Putin mit «schweren Konsequenzen»Switzerland· 2025-08-13
Gessen's biography of Putin is referenced in the context of Trump's admiration for the Russian leader.
La passione per gli autocrati (a partire da Putin) e il ritratto più amato: alle origini di Trump, puntata 5Italy· 2025-07-27
Masha Gessen is an author who commented on the state of fear in the USA.
Björn Wiman: När stridsvagnarna rullar in tar tyranniet över
Sweden· 2025-06-15
Masha Gessen comments on the political situation in the USA compared to Russia.
Vecka 23, 2025. Har du hängt med? – Quiz: NutidstestSweden· 2025-06-08
Gessen criticizes authoritarianism but remains silent on the crimes in Ukraine.
Коментари - Войната в Украйна
Bulgaria· 2025-06-07
Masha Gessen discusses the normalization of shock in the USA.
Masha Gessen: Nu har chocken blivit vardag i USASweden· 2025-06-03Masha Gessen discusses the formation of groups aimed at carrying out denunciations.
Estados Unidos, hacia el Estado policial | Opinión
Spain· 2025-05-05
Masha Gessen postulated that Putin’s Russia was in the grips of a 'death drive' in their book The Future is History.
The ‘death drive’ exists in all of us – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-04-07
Masha Gessen noted that the future may be history in the context of world politics.
Der Historiker Andreas Rödder über neue BipolaritätSwitzerland· 2025-03-20
Masha Gessen participated in the discussion about the vulnerabilities of elite colleges.
Opinion | ‘A Really Easy Mark for Trump’: Three Columnists on the Threats to Elite Colleges
United States· 2025-03-15
Masha Gessen is mentioned for their writings on the cultural war and its implications.
Maggie Nelson, ensayista: “Trump usa a las personas trans como chivos expiatorios; son tácticas de represión que se expandirán” | IdeasSpain· 2025-03-14
Masha Gessen is a Russian-American journalist who commented on Trump's transactional model of power.
Taiwan facing a new world order
Taiwan· 2025-03-05
Masha Gessen argued about the defining features of totalitarian regimes during Trump’s first term.
Australia silences those who make us question
Australia· 2025-02-23
Masha Gessen has been accused of being hysterical for warning about the current global situation.
Björn Wiman: För mycket ”is i magen” har lett till vanvettetSweden· 2025-02-20
Masha Gessen reflects on the implications of obedience in the context of authoritarianism in the USA.
Masha Gessen om att inte lyda i förväg i Trumps USASweden· 2025-02-19
Masha Gessen was one of the observers who sounded a warning bell during the first Trump presidency.
While Trump is moving fast and breaking things, Americans wanting to escape should come to Australia | Julianne SchultzUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-08
Masha Gessen was one of the observers who sounded a warning bell during the first Trump presidency.
While Trump is moving fast and breaking things, Americans wanting to escape should come to Australia | Julianne SchultzUnited Kingdom· 2025-02-08