Experts

Experts

Ismail Dahiyat

Director, Near East & Central Asia Division

Ismail Dahiyat, Director of VOA's Near East & Central Asia Division, closely follows developments throughout the Arab world, including reaction to US drone strikes & the escalating situation in Syria. See what he has to say inside.
Dzeilana Pecanin Allison

Chief, Bosnian Service

Dzeilana Pecanin Allison, Chief of VOA's Bosnian Service, met & interviewed Ratko Mladic during the war in Bosnia. She is available to discuss her impressions of him & his arrest on war crimes charges.
Clara Dominguez

Managing Editor, Latin America Division

Clara Dominguez, Managing Editor of VOA's Latin America Division, keeps an eye on developments throughout the hemisphere. See what she has to say inside.
Steven L. Herman

Seoul Bureau Chief & Correspondent

Steve Herman, VOA's Seoul bureau chief, covered Japan's earthquake & tsunami disaster on site and was frequently cited by outside news sources. He is fluent in Japanese, having lived & worked in Japan for 18 years.
Lwin Htun Than

Chief, Burmese Service

Lwin Htun Than, Chief of VOA’s Burmese Service, is keeping a close watch on Burma and its changes now that Aung San Suu Kyi has met with the country's leader & media restrictions have relaxed. See what he has to say inside.
Spozhmai Maiwandi

Director, South Asia Division

Spozhmai Maiwandi, Director of VOA’s South Asia Division, can comment on US relations with Pakistan & Afghanistan and other developments either in English or the local languages. See what she has to say inside.
Myroslava Gongadze

TV anchor and reporter, Ukrainian Service

Myroslava Gongadze, TV anchor and reporter for VOA’s Ukrainian Service, is an award-winning journalist and an advocate for independent media. See what she has to say inside.
Parke Brewer

Sports Editor

Looking for insight into the Tour de France, or the Women's World Cup, or other sports stories? Turn to Parke Brewer, VOA Sports Editor since 1987. See what he has to say inside.
Setareh Derakhshesh

Program Executive Editor & Anchor, Persian News Network (PNN)

Setareh Derakhshesh is executive editor & anchor for the interview program "Perspectives with Setareh." She can explain conflicts within the Iranian government and developments within the country. See what she has to say inside.
William C. (Bill) Baum

Director, East Asia & Pacific Division

Need background on China's international efforts & aspirations? Check with Bill Baum, Director of VOA’s East Asia & Pacific Division. See what he has to say inside.