Julia Ioffe is an award-winning Russian-American journalist and author known for her sharp, authoritative coverage of Russia, Eastern Europe, and U.S. foreign policy. Born in Moscow and raised in the United States after her family emigrated in 1990, she brings a rare personal and professional lens to her work. Her book "Motherland" explores her family's Soviet-era history and the complex legacy of Russian Jewish identity. Ioffe has written for prestigious outlets including The Atlantic, The New Yorker, Politico, and Washington Post. She is widely regarded as one of the foremost American voices on Russian politics and culture.