Chris Brown

Foreign correspondent

Chris Brown is a foreign correspondent based in the CBC’s London bureau. Previously in Moscow, Chris has a passion for great stories and has travelled all over Canada and the world to find them.

Latest from Chris Brown

Ukraine's mineral riches could bankroll its postwar future. But what does Trump's deal really mean?

Ukraine and the U.S. have signed a minerals deal — sort of. While it's still not clear what both sides agreed to, CBC News visited two critical mineral sites and found people there encouraged by the possibilities.

In Ukraine, wounded warriors scoff at notion that Trump can bring peace with Russia

As Ukraine prepares to mark the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy engages in some public negotiating with the U.S. as those doing the fighting cast doubt that peace will come soon.
Analysis

As Netanyahu and Trump meet in Washington, doubts remain about how much Israel's leader wants to end the war

Benjamin Netanyahu meets with Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, to chart a strategy to “remake” the Middle East, on the day negotiations are meant to resume to prolong the ceasefire in Gaza. But in Israel and far beyond, doubts persist about the Israeli leader's motives.
Analysis

Trump's comment to 'clean out' Gaza has thrilled Israel's far right and infuriated Palestinians

Speaking to reporters on Air Force One Saturday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he intends to push the leaders of Egypt and Jordan to build housing for Palestinians in Gaza, so they can be relocated. Universally rejected by Palestinians, it's unclear how serious Trump is. 
Analysis

Hostage, prisoner or detainee? In the latest Israel-Hamas exchange, it's not always clear

Earlier this week, Palestinian activist Bushra Al-Tahil was released from an Israeli prison in exchange for hostages held by Hamas. Although Al-Tahil was held for more than 10 months, she was never charged with a crime.
Analysis

With a show of strength, Hamas sends a message about its grip on Gaza

On Sunday, Hamas militants emerged from the shadows and took centre stage at the handover of the three Israeli hostages. Donning their dress uniforms, their intent appeared to convey messages to the world and their own people, about the group’s endurance and future in Gaza.
Analysis

Getting a truce between Hamas and Israel was excruciating. Now comes the hard part

While Palestinians are largely jubilant, many Israelis are suspicious of the deal agreed to by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Some fear it will not lead to the return of all of those held captive in Gaza, while others see it as a delaying tactic.
Analysis

Trump gets credit for what looks like Joe Biden's ceasefire proposal in Gaza

Amid the relief over a reported ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and an end to the slaughter in Gaza, there are also plenty of questions about why the deal couldn't have been signed eight months ago.
Analysis

Elon Musk is on a tear as he shakes up politics in Europe. What's his endgame?

Not content with having the ear of incoming U.S. president Donald Trump, tech billionaire Elon Musk has been trashing European politicians on both the left and right, and using posts on his social media platform, X, to disrupt politics across the continent.
Analysis

On 1st day in witness box, Netanyahu switches from divisive wartime leader to defiant accused criminal

Benjamin Netanyahu became the first sitting Israeli PM to appear as a defendant in a criminal trial Tuesday. But his goal over the upcoming weeks of testimony may be more than just fending off charges of bribery and breach of trust — it may be to define and reinforce his legacy as Israel’s saviour.