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Affan Chowdhry

Former StaffEditorToronto, Canada

Affan Chowdhry was Deputy Foreign Editor of The Globe and Mail.

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April 18, 2016

Donald Trump addresses a rally in Long Island, New York ahead of the state’s April 19 primary.

Donald Trump addresses a rally in Long Island, New York ahead of the state’s April 19 primary.

Chaos and acrimony: eight scenarios in the Republican race and how Trump can be derailed

March 27, 2016

Anti-Arab demonstrators disrupt a rally at the site of the memorial for the victims of the March 22 terror attacks in Brussels on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Riot squads had to be called in to disperse the demonstrators after clashes with the police began.

Anti-Arab demonstrators disrupt a rally at the site of the memorial for the victims of the March 22 terror attacks in Brussels on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Riot squads had to be called in to disperse the demonstrators after clashes with the police began.

Memorial for Brussels victims disrupted by right-wing protesters

March 22, 2016

Supporters of Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders gather in London, UK on March 1st as voting got underway in the U.S. Democrats Abroad Global Presidential Primary. After the UK, the largest bloc of votes was cast in Canada. The results were announced this week.

Supporters of Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders gather in London, UK on March 1st as voting got underway in the U.S. Democrats Abroad Global Presidential Primary. After the UK, the largest bloc of votes was cast in Canada. The results were announced this week.

Feeling the Bern in Canada – a look at how Democrats living abroad are lining up

March 14, 2016

Republican Presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks during a rally in West Chester, Ohio.

Republican Presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks during a rally in West Chester, Ohio.

A moment of truth: Can the Republican Party block Donald Trump?

March 9, 2016

Senator Bernie Sanders acknowledges his supporters on arrival at a campaign rally in Miami. On the same day, Mr. Sanders won the Michigan primary, a key victory.

Senator Bernie Sanders acknowledges his supporters on arrival at a campaign rally in Miami. On the same day, Mr. Sanders won the Michigan primary, a key victory.

Even after the Bernie surprise, the reality of hard math

March 6, 2016

Cardinal Thomas Collins, the Archbishop of Toronto, delivers a statement on physician-assisted death while presiding over mass at St. Paul's Basilica in Toronto on Sunday, March 6, 2016.

Cardinal Thomas Collins, the Archbishop of Toronto, delivers a statement on physician-assisted death while presiding over mass at St. Paul's Basilica in Toronto on Sunday, March 6, 2016.

Canada’s largest Catholic archdiocese mobilizing against assisted-dying law

March 2, 2016

The five Republican presidential candidates listen to the U.S. national anthem before a televised debate in February.

The five Republican presidential candidates listen to the U.S. national anthem before a televised debate in February.

Unstoppable Trump? Not when you look at the Republican race this way

February 29, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a rally to promote early voting ahead of Super Tuesday at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She is hoping her 2016 Super Tuesday strategy will yield a different result than eight years ago. In 2008, Barack Obama won the Democratic presidential nomination.

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at a rally to promote early voting ahead of Super Tuesday at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She is hoping her 2016 Super Tuesday strategy will yield a different result than eight years ago. In 2008, Barack Obama won the Democratic presidential nomination.

Going in to Super Tuesday sweepstakes: Clinton and Trump lead the way

February 19, 2016

Children play with a Donald Trump action figure in this attack ad financed by the Ted Cruz campaign. The ad ends with the children destroying a doll house, and is airing in South Carolina ahead of the state’s primary on Feb. 20.

Children play with a Donald Trump action figure in this attack ad financed by the Ted Cruz campaign. The ad ends with the children destroying a doll house, and is airing in South Carolina ahead of the state’s primary on Feb. 20.

The targeting of Trump: Six TV ads aiming to knock down the front-runner

February 12, 2016

A girl listens as Barack Obama speaks at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada September 12, 2012.

A girl listens as Barack Obama speaks at a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada September 12, 2012.

Clinton’s struggle to win over this key segment of the Obama coalition

February 8, 2016

Supporters of Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders cheer during his rally at Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on FEb. 7 2016.

Supporters of Democratic U.S. presidential candidate Bernie Sanders cheer during his rally at Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on FEb. 7 2016.

Return on investments: 6 graphs that tell the story of the New Hampshire primary

February 5, 2016

An ad airing in New Hampshire by super PAC (political action committee) supporting Marco Rubio attacks Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican rival Jeb Bush.

An ad airing in New Hampshire by super PAC (political action committee) supporting Marco Rubio attacks Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton and Republican rival Jeb Bush.

Ad wars: Inside the TV ad onslaught shaping the U.S. presidential election

January 29, 2016

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he speaks to veterans at Drake University on January 28, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Donald Trump held his alternative event to benefit veterans after withdrawing from the televised Fox News/Google GOP debate which aired at the same time.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump gestures as he speaks to veterans at Drake University on January 28, 2016 in Des Moines, Iowa. Donald Trump held his alternative event to benefit veterans after withdrawing from the televised Fox News/Google GOP debate which aired at the same time.

Return on investments: six graphs that tell the story of the U.S. presidential candidates

January 8, 2016

Sponsor Sandra Onufryk brings some linens and bedding for Riad Al Blkihi as his family settles into their new home in Mississauga, Ont. on Jan 8 2016.

Sponsor Sandra Onufryk brings some linens and bedding for Riad Al Blkihi as his family settles into their new home in Mississauga, Ont. on Jan 8 2016.

Sponsors seeking homes for Syrian refugees instead find closed doors

December 23, 2015

Dr. Anas Al-Kassem, a Canadian surgeon, has been volunteering in Syria since the uprising in 2011 that has plunged the country into a full-blown civil war.

Dr. Anas Al-Kassem, a Canadian surgeon, has been volunteering in Syria since the uprising in 2011 that has plunged the country into a full-blown civil war.

Canadian surgeon risks his life to help Syrians caught in civil war

December 21, 2015

Police and members along part of the Las Vegas strip after a car ran into a group of pedestrians between Planet Hollywood, where the Miss Universe pageant took place, and the Paris Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Dec. 20, 2015.

Police and members along part of the Las Vegas strip after a car ran into a group of pedestrians between Planet Hollywood, where the Miss Universe pageant took place, and the Paris Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Dec. 20, 2015.

Two Canadians critically injured after driver hits pedestrians in Las Vegas

December 20, 2015

Writer Raihan Abir and his wife, Samia, with their two-month-old daughter, Sophie, at home in their Toronto apartment.

, after helping his wife Samia change her clothes on Nov 20 2015. Originally from Bangladesh, Raihan arrived in Canada earlier this year and Samia later. After writing a book on secularism and atheism, the book's editor, co-author and publisher were murdered by Al Aqaeda. Withhis refugee claim approved, the family hopes to start a new life in Canada. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)

Writer Raihan Abir and his wife, Samia, with their two-month-old daughter, Sophie, at home in their Toronto apartment.

, after helping his wife Samia change her clothes on Nov 20 2015. Originally from Bangladesh, Raihan arrived in Canada earlier this year and Samia later. After writing a book on secularism and atheism, the book's editor, co-author and publisher were murdered by Al Aqaeda. Withhis refugee claim approved, the family hopes to start a new life in Canada. (Fred Lum/The Globe and Mail)

Couple finds sanctuary in Canada to escape killings of writers in Bangladesh

December 10, 2015

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets a family of refugees from Syria as they arrive at Pearson International airport, in Toronto, on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greets a family of refugees from Syria as they arrive at Pearson International airport, in Toronto, on Friday, Dec. 11, 2015.

Incoming refugees 'proud' of Canada for chance at new life

December 8, 2015

A screencapture from Climate Central (choices.climatecentral.org) shows the difference in sea levels in the year 2100 depending on whether the Earth warms to 1.5-degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels and 4-degrees.

A screencapture from Climate Central (choices.climatecentral.org) shows the difference in sea levels in the year 2100 depending on whether the Earth warms to 1.5-degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels and 4-degrees.

Degrees of separation: Why global temperatures matter to millions

December 6, 2015

Janet Machtoub, who is on dialysis nine hours a day, awaits the arrival of her sister, a Syrian refugee living in Lebanon and a kidney donor match, in Edmonton in coming weeks.

Janet Machtoub, who is on dialysis nine hours a day, awaits the arrival of her sister, a Syrian refugee living in Lebanon and a kidney donor match, in Edmonton in coming weeks.

Syrian refugee could save Edmonton sister in need of kidney transplant