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David is an accomplished foreign news journalist and currently serves as Chief Foreign Reporter at MailOnline, where he provides high-calibre, balanced coverage of major geopolitical developments. He is also a regular contributor to Oxford Analytica, a leading geopolitical risk analysis firm.With expertise across written, audio, and video journalism, David has broken pivotal stories, interviewed former presidents and led insightful, nuanced reporting on critical global issues from the Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts to India’s rise as a global powerhouse, the trend towards multipolarity, and the dynamics within the Global South. His investigative work has spanned diverse topics, including comparative analyses of military capabilities, the impact of cartel violence in Ecuador, anti-war opposition movements in Russia, and an exploration of the Kim dynasty's control mechanisms in North Korea. David’s contributions also extend to research on Russia’s foreign policy, supporting reports for Western government agencies. Before joining MailOnline, David built an extensive portfolio in both foreign and sports journalism with bylines in The Telegraph, South West London, Ealing Times and others. His journalistic rigour and dedication earned him special commendations in news and sports journalism from the National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ) Awards for Excellence.David holds an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Multimedia Journalism (Gold Standard), has undergone hostile environment safety training and is fluent in French and Russian.

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