Jim Lobe

LobeLog, launched by Inter Press Service in 2007 under Jim Lobe, IPS's Washington DC bureau chief (1980-1984, 1989-2015), has gained recognition for its incisive analysis of U.S. foreign policy, particularly in the Middle East. The blog, awarded the Arthur Ross Media Award (2015) for distinguished foreign affairs reporting, initially focused on neoconservatives' impact on U.S. policy but expanded to cover broader geopolitical issues. Known for investigative work, including uncovering Sebastian Gorka's ties to an anti-Semitic knighthood, LobeLog features contributions from experts and frequently cross-posts from various international sources. Since 2015, it operates from the Institute for Policy Studies, supported by foundations like the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Jim Lobe, known for his analysis of neoconservative influence and U.S. policy, has been recognized for his journalism and continues to lead LobeLog as an Associate Fellow at the Institute.