The Battleground

Get up to date with our goings on via our mailing list. Leave this field empty if you're human: Natalie Sarkic-Todd is an international Brit with a unique background in diplomacy, policy and media gained in London, New York, Russia, the Balkans and Brussels, where she managed a European media network. The Battleground grew out of her frustration wi... th populist narratives in the UK, Europe and the US, and the conviction that media and politicians must do more to counter them. As publisher, she will ensure stories present the geopolitical context, look behind the headlines and arm readers with critical perspectives on the news and politics of our times. Joel Schalit is a rare media publisher and editor who specialises in Europe, the US and the Middle East, with an added passion for culture and music. His eclectic Israeli and European heritage, combined with journalism and philosophy studies in North America, mean that he has one of the broadest yet razor-sharp minds in the business. As commissioning editor, Joel will source a variety of content from journalists in Europe and around the world and create new audio-visual products to bring The Battleground to life. Dominique Ostyn brings almost two decades of experience in European media relations and communication strategy to The Battleground. As head of communication, Dominique oversees its branding, communications and marketing activities. His keen business eye and openness to collaboration, innovation and testing new technologies keep it at the forefront of its sector. Dominique is also the director of communication of the Press Club Brussels-Europe and involved in multiple initiatives that aim to enable Europes journalists and media. Mana Livardjani is a multicultural European who grew up speaking French, Spanish, English and Farsi in Strasbourg. Mana has been president of Cafebabel.com Europes first multilingual online media magazine for citizen journalists, worked in the European Parliament and ran the office of the Union of European Federalists. Manas ...Read More