Yara Bayoumy
About Yara Bayoumy
Yara Bayoumy is the World/National Security Editor for Opinion at The New York Times, focusing on U.S. national security and foreign affairs. She has extensive experience in journalism, having worked for major news organizations such as Reuters, NPR, and The Atlantic, and has reported from 20 countries across various regions.
Current Role at The New York Times
Yara Bayoumy serves as the World/National Security Editor for Opinion at The New York Times. In this role, she focuses on U.S. national security and foreign affairs. She has been with the organization since 2021 and operates out of the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. Her expertise in national security issues informs her editorial decisions and contributions.
Previous Experience at Reuters
Prior to her current position, Yara Bayoumy worked at Reuters in various capacities. She served as Deputy Editor for U.S. National Security and Foreign Policy from 2016 to 2018 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Earlier in 2016, she was a Security Correspondent for a brief period. Her tenure at Reuters included significant roles that shaped her understanding of national security.
Background in Journalism
Yara Bayoumy has extensive experience in journalism, having worked at Thomson Reuters for several years. She was a Senior Correspondent from 2013 to 2016 in Dubai and served as a Correspondent from 2006 to 2011 in Beirut. Additionally, she worked in Nairobi from 2011 to 2013. Her diverse reporting background spans multiple regions, enhancing her insights into global security matters.
Education and Expertise
Yara Bayoumy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from The American University in Cairo, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Her academic background provides a foundation for her work in national security and foreign affairs, allowing her to analyze complex geopolitical issues effectively.
Experience at NPR and The Atlantic
Bayoumy briefly worked at NPR as Deputy International Editor from 2020 to 2021, contributing to international news coverage. She also held the position of National Security Editor at The Atlantic from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on national security topics. These roles further solidified her expertise in the field.