Shawn W. Crispin

Shawn W. Crispin is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in Southeast Asian affairs. Currently serving as the Managing Editor and Southeast Asia Editor at Asia Times since January 2017, Shawn also holds the position of Senior Southeast Asia Representative at the Committee to Protect Journalists since July 2005. Previous roles include Southeast Asia Columnist and Contributing Editor at The Diplomat, Southeast Asia Editor at Asia Times Online, and Bureau Chief at both The Wall Street Journal and Far Eastern Economic Review. Additionally, Shawn worked as an Investigative Consultant for Human Rights Watch. Academic credentials include a Master's degree in Southeast Asian Studies and International Economics from Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Miami University.