LW13: Jane Ferguson

Award-winning foreign correspondent Jane Ferguson sits down with the LitWar Podcast to discuss her riveting memoir, "No Ordinary Assignment." Jane takes us behind the headlines, sharing her firsthand experiences from some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones. 

From the streets of Yemen and Afghanistan to the frontlines in Syria and beyond, Jane's career has been marked by extraordinary moments that have resulted in award-winning journalism. In "No Ordinary Assignment," she offers a deeply personal account of her journey, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of being a woman in journalism. 

Join us as Jane recounts harrowing tales from the field, reflects on the emotional toll of war reporting, and shares the lessons she's learned along the way. This episode provides a unique glimpse into the life of a foreign correspondent and the extraordinary resilience required to bring untold stories to the world.

Jane Ferguson is a New York City-based international correspondent, war reporter and national security and foreign affairs expert. Her award-winning journalism has spanned the US, Europe, Middle East, Africa, and South Asia. She has also been a contributor to The New Yorker since 2018, providing reporting and analysis on US foreign policy, counterterrorism, and conflicts in Ukraine, Yemen, Afghanistan, Somalia and Iraq.

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