The Atlantic Hires Missy Ryan as Staff Writer

Missy Ryan is joining *The Atlantic* as a staff writer, bringing her extensive experience in Pentagon reporting from *The Washington Post*. Known for her authoritative work on the Defense and State Departments, covering 10 secretaries of defense, and reporting from numerous countries, she has chronicled major policy changes and conflicts around the world. Her skills include working in multiple languages such as Spanish and Arabic, with prior assignments in Iraq, Peru, and Latin America. Recognized by awards like the New York Press Club and an Inter-American Press Association fellowship, she adds a wealth of expertise to *The Atlantic*.