NYT Journalist David E. Sanger Publishes "A World in Flames"
In a thought-provoking event, David E. Sanger, White House and National Security Correspondent for The New York Times, graced the Prior Performing Arts Center at the College of the Holy Cross. His talk, titled "A World on Fire: China, Russia, and the Challenges for the Next President," drew a keen interest from students and faculty alike.
Sanger, renowned for his expertise in diplomatic journalism and broad foreign policy coverage, emphasised the importance of detailed, strategic understanding in journalism about foreign affairs. While specific direct quotes or detailed advice from him on this topic were not available, his work suggests that serious reporting on complex, global issues is key to impactful journalism.
In the realm of geopolitics, Sanger believes that the partnership between China and Russia will define the next twenty to thirty years. He also stated that a nuclear war cannot be won and must not be fought. Regarding the upcoming election, he believes it is on par with the most significant in American history. However, specific predictions about the election's impact on America’s global role were not found in the search results.
Meanwhile, on campus, Sanger advocated for civil discourse as a means to create a space for effective political discourse. He advised students interested in journalism to collect many perspectives, write frequently, and figure out what they believe.
The College of the Holy Cross was also buzzing with other significant events. The 46th Annual Festival of Lessons & Carols took place on Thursday, December 5th at 8 pm. Commonweal Magazine, the oldest independent Catholic opinion journal in the United States, celebrated its 100th anniversary. The Commonweal Magazine's Centennial Gala took place at Chelsea Piers in New York City, and Holy Cross' President Vincent Rougeau invited members of the Holy Cross community to attend. Ben Lepper '25 and Shaye Callanan '26, Editor-In-Chief and News Editor respectively, represented the College at the gala.
Distinguished author Kerri Arsenault, whose popularly celebrated novel, Mill Town, was inspired by her upbringing in a small paper mill town in Maine, gave a craft talk on campus. Her visit added to the intellectual vibrancy of the College, further enriching the academic experience for students.
[1] Sanger, D. E. (2017). The perfect weapon: America's secret war against North Korea and Iran. Crown Publishers. [5] Sanger, D. E. (2020). New Cold Wars: China's Rise, Russia's Invasion, and America's Struggle to Defend the West. Crown.
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