Mujib Mashal
About Mujib Mashal
Mujib Mashal serves as the South Asia Bureau Chief for The New York Times, focusing on political and cultural developments in the region. He has a background in journalism that includes positions at Al Jazeera English and extensive reporting experience in Afghanistan.
Current Role at The New York Times
Mujib Mashal serves as the South Asia Bureau Chief at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2021. Based in New Delhi, India, he is responsible for overseeing the newspaper's coverage of significant political and cultural developments in South Asia. His role involves reporting on key events and issues affecting the region, ensuring that the coverage is comprehensive and insightful.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Prior to his current role, Mujib Mashal worked at The New York Times in various capacities. He served as a Senior Correspondent from 2016 to 2021, focusing on Afghanistan. Additionally, he worked as a Local Reporter in the Kabul Bureau for two months in 2010 and as a Reporter from 2015 to 2016. His reporting has included notable events such as India's victory in the Cricket World Cup.
Education and Expertise
Mujib Mashal obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History from Columbia College, Columbia University, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He also attended Deerfield Academy from 2003 to 2007. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in historical analysis, which informs his reporting on contemporary issues in South Asia.
Early Career at Al Jazeera English
Mujib Mashal began his journalism career at Al Jazeera English, where he worked as a Journalist from 2011 to 2012 in Doha, Qatar. This experience provided him with valuable insights into international reporting and helped shape his approach to covering complex stories in the region.