Yasmeen Serhan

Yasmeen Serhan is a Staff Writer at TIME

Recent Articles

The Real Reason Behind Poland’s New 'Russian Influence Law'

The right-wing government has passed a law that critics say is a guise for targeting the opposition ahead of fall elections.

By Yasmeen Serhan

What Erdoğan’s Victory Means for Turkey—and the World

The Erdoğan era lives on after Turkey’s longtime leader emerged victorious in Sunday's runoff election.

By Yasmeen Serhan

What to Expect From Turkey’s Runoff Election

Turkish journalist Nevşin Mengü tells TIME about her expectations for the country's presidential runoff on May 28.

By Yasmeen Serhan

The Architect of Swiss Neutrality on Charting a New Approach

TIME speaks to Thomas Borer on scrapping the country's longstanding policy of military neutrality.

By Yasmeen Serhan

Evgenia Kara-Murza on the Fight for Freedom in Russia

TIME speaks to the wife of Vladimir Kara-Murza, who is serving 25 years in prison for his opposition to Vladimir Putin.

By Yasmeen Serhan

The Man Who Wants to Fix Britain

In a rare interview, Keir Starmer lays out his vision to address the country's social and economic malaise.

By Yasmeen Serhan / London

Turkey's Future Remains on a Knife Edge

President Erdoğan beat expectations and secured 49.54% in the first round of voting against Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.

By Yasmeen Serhan

Portraits of Ukraine's Wartime Mothers

As many as 195,000 babies were born in Ukraine last year, according to the United Nations Population Fund.

By Yasmeen Serhan

Two Coronations, 70 Years Apart

Here are all the biggest similarities and differences between King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II's coronations

By Yasmeen Serhan

The Golden Spurs Are the Most Unusual Coronation Tradition

The spurs, which feature a Tudor rose and a velvet-covered strap with gold embroidery, are traditionally fastened to a monarch's foot.

By Yasmeen Serhan

Protesters Arrested at Charles' Coronation

The policing of the coronation has already become "a human-rights nightmare," say civil liberties advocates

By Yasmeen Serhan / London

King Charles III Coronation: Latest Updates

The king, alongside Queen Camilla, were crowned on Saturday. Here’s a rundown of the day's biggest moments.

By Armani Syed and Yasmeen Serhan

The Enduring Oddness of King Charles III

The British monarch, who will formally be crowned king in a coronation ceremony this weekend, is "one of the most eccentric sovereigns Great Britain has ever had."

By Yasmeen Serhan

Is the British Monarchy Still Popular?

Since the death of Queen Elizabeth II last year, the institution has continued to enjoy broad, if waning, support.

By Yasmeen Serhan

How Much Will King Charles' Coronation Cost Taxpayers?

The three-day jamboree is expected to cost British taxpayers at least £100 million ($125 million).

By Yasmeen Serhan

King Charles III's Ancestors Owned Slaves: Documents

Newly revealed documents underscore the British monarchy's ties to the slave trade, which go as far back as the 16th century.

By Yasmeen Serhan

How Putin Boosted LGBT Support in Ukraine

Russian president Vladimir Putin weaponized homophobia as a reason to invade Ukraine. Now, that's backfiring.

By Yasmeen Serhan

This U.S. City Is Making Eid a Paid Holiday

Dearborn, Michigan Mayor Abdallah Hammoud tells TIME that the city is modeling inclusivity.

By Yasmeen Serhan

Why More Non-Muslims Are Embracing Ramadan

Around the world, a growing number of non-Muslims have begun documenting their own fasting experiences.

By Yasmeen Serhan

What the Protests in Israel Ignore

For Israelis to truly defend their democracy, they must first reckon with the country's treatment of Palestinians.

By Yasmeen Serhan
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