I currently am the Europe/Mideast bureau chief for Stars and Stripes, an independent newspaper by and for the U.S. military. I lead a team of more than 25 reporters covering defense and U.S. forces overseas.

Before moving to Europe, I spent more than a decade reporting across East Asia, including seven years based in Seoul. I covered everything from diplomacy and changing alliances to protests, elections, and human rights.

At the Voice of America (VOA), I worked as Seoul bureau chief and regional correspondent. Earlier, I covered foreign policy from Washington, reporting from the White House, State Department, and Pentagon.

I've reported from more than 20 countries, interviewed senior officials, reported from conflict zones, and led coverage across the region, with a focus on explaining what’s happening and why it matters to people on the ground.

My reporting has included TV packages, live standups, longform web writing, breaking news, human interest features, and investigations. I’ve also edited stories and helped coordinate coverage across languages, time zones, and platforms.

Earlier in my career, I led strategic communications for a Cairo-based human rights group during a time of political upheaval.

Take a look at my work and feel free to reach out: william.w.gallo at gmail dot com.