Marda Dunsky

Marda Dunsky is an Assistant Professor in Residence at the Journalism & Strategic Communication Program at Northwestern University in Qatar. Her research focuses on underreported aspects of the Israel-Palestine conflict, particularly narratives of Palestinian resilience under occupation. She has authored three major works: Stories from Palestine: Narratives of Resilience (2021), Pens and Swords (2008), and a widely used journalism handbook Watch Your Words (2015, 5th ed. anticipated 2023). Her teaching emphasizes journalistic storytelling, news assessment, and interactive longform journalism.

Before joining NU-Q, Dunsky taught at Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism in Evanston, specializing in global journalism and post-9/11 reporting on Arab/Muslim worlds. She has worked as a reporter and editor at major newspapers like the Chicago Tribune and Jerusalem Post, and served as an editorial consultant to U.S. publications.

Her research interests bridge media analysis and field reporting, challenging mainstream depictions of conflict dynamics. Current courses include foundational journalism practices and advanced narrative storytelling.