Ben Hubbard

Bureau Chief & Correspondent

Quick Facts

Current roleIstanbul Bureau Chief, The New York Times

Known forLeading New York Times coverage of Turkey and more than a decade of Middle East reporting.

Istanbul Bureau Chief at The New York Times and Middle East correspondent with over a decade of experience. Finalist for 2013 Pulitzer Prize in International Reporting for Syria coverage.

Writes forThe New York Times

EducationUniversity of California, Berkeley (MA); Northwestern University (BA); American University in Cairo (Arabic Language & Literature)

Websitetwitter.com/NYTBen

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Ben Hubbard

Who is Ben Hubbard?

Ben Hubbard is the Istanbul bureau chief of The New York Times, leading coverage of Turkey. A veteran Middle East correspondent, he has reported from Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Yemen, and was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize for his Syria coverage.

Is Ben Hubbard a Christian author?

No. Hubbard is a mainstream news journalist, and his public work does not indicate an evangelical affiliation. His Middle East reporting, including coverage of religious minorities and conflict in the region, is sometimes shared in Christian news digests.

What does Ben Hubbard cover?

He covers Turkey and the broader Middle East for The New York Times, with earlier postings as Beirut bureau chief. He is also the author of MBS, a book on Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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