Marcus Ellison

Marcus Ellison is a geopolitics and culture columnist whose work explores how international power struggles, national identity, and social values shape everyday life. His writing focuses on diplomacy, sovereignty, free expression, and the cultural consequences of foreign policy, connecting global events to the lived experiences of ordinary people. A native New Yorker, Ellison grew up in Queens in a family of educators and public servants, an upbringing that sparked his early interest in government, law, and journalism. He later studied political science and international relations and spent time in Eastern Europe and the Middle East covering elections, civil unrest, and post-conflict reconstruction experiences that continue to inform his analysis of global affairs and cultural change. Beyond journalism, Ellison has participated in advocacy initiatives supporting political prisoners, religious liberty, and anti-trafficking efforts. His reporting frequently centers on the human impact behind policy decisions, emphasizing the intersection of geopolitics and culture.