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Past Gatekeeper Trips

Fall 2007

Korea
In Fall 2007 IRP Gatekeepers traveled to the Korean Peninsula, where they spent most of their trip in South Korea interviewing a wide cross-section of leaders in government, politics, business, health, academics and media. Their trip to also included a fascinating 26-hour visit to North Korea's Mt. Kumgang resort.


Spring 2007

Nigeria
The 2007 Gatekeepers traveled to Africa's most populous country in the run-up to critical presidential elections. They reported on such issues as the future of the conflict-ridden Niger Delta, political corruption, and poverty.


Spring 2006

Egypt
The 2006 Gatekeepers traveled to Egypt for a visit characterized by news-making events such as street protests and the arrests of political opponents. Gatekeepers met with a wide variety of Egyptians including Prime Minister Ahmed Nazif, the head of Egypt’s antiquities department and with several leaders of the Muslim Brotherhood.


Spring 2005

India
The 2005 Gatekeepers traveled to India and met with a wide cross-section of Indians, from the country's prime minister to AIDS-infected commercial sex workers, from a billionaire CEO of a high-tech company to vendors in a low-income New Delhi market.


Spring 2004

Lebanon and Syria
The Spring 2004 Gatekeepers traveled to Lebanon and Syria. During the trip, they met with Syrian President Bashar Assad and were the first Western journalists to interview him following recent sanctions imposed on Syria by the Bush Administration. They also interviewed Grand Ayatollah Muhammad Hussein Fadlallah, the onetime spiritual leader of Hizbullah, among others.


Fall 2002

South Africa
The 2002 Gatekeepers traveled to South Africa where they reported on some of the challenges facing the country including poverty, AIDS, housing and conservation issues.


Summer 2001

Brazil
The 2001 Gatekeepers traveled to Brazil where they reported on diverse topics including Brazilian politics, economics, favelas and historical connections to the United States.


Summer 2000

Indonesia
The 2000 Gatekeepers traveled to Indonesia shortly after the election of its new President. As Gatekeeper Editors reported on issues of labor, poverty and the country's political opposition.

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