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Gregg Carlstrom is the Middle East Correspondent for The Economist, where he provides expert analysis and reporting on the region's political, economic, and social dynamics. In his role, Carlstrom covers a range of topics, including regional conflicts, diplomatic relations, and socio-economic developments. 

Before joining The Economist, Carlstrom served as a correspondent for The Times and The Guardian. He previously worked as a Doha-based Middle East reporter for Al Jazeera English. His reporting and analysis on the Middle East have appeared in several notable publications, including Foreign Policy, Foreign Affairs, The Atlantic, Newsweek, Politico, New York, GlobalPost, The National, PRI, San Francisco Chronicle, World Politics Review, Columbia Journalism Review, MERIP, and others. He is also the author of the book How Long Will Israel Survive: The Threat From Within, published in 2017. He has appeared on television and radio networks including the BBC, CNN, and Sky News. 

Carlstrom graduated from Northwestern University in 2007. His journalism has been recognized for its depth and accuracy, and he has been cited for his contributions to understanding Middle Eastern affairs through his comprehensive and nuanced reporting. His prominent articles often explore critical issues such as political upheavals and economic transformations in the region.