Jeremy Bowen is a British journalist and broadcaster who is best known for his work as the Middle East editor for BBC News. He has reported from the region for over two decades, covering some of the most significant events in recent history. Bowen has reported from the front lines of the Iraq War, the Arab Spring, and the Syrian Civil War. He has interviewed numerous world leaders, including Bashar al-Assad, Yasser Arafat, and Muammar Gaddafi. He has also reported from the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and other conflict zones. Bowen is a highly respected journalist who has won numerous awards for his work, including the Royal Television Society's International News Award and the Bayeux-Calvados Award for War Correspondents. He has also written several books, including The Arab Uprisings: The People Want the Fall of the Regime and The War in Afghanistan. Bowen is a passionate advocate for press freedom and has spoken out against censorship and the dangers of reporting in conflict zones. He is a regular contributor to BBC Radio 4's Today programme and is a frequent guest on BBC Newsnight.