share Quick take: In a recent webinar, journalists who cover long-simmering enmities between neighboring countries discussed facing political pressure, entrenched attitudes of ethnic and religious animosity, lack of access to sources, disinformation, and threats to their personal safety. Journalists were among the casualties during the recent conflict in Gaza, and several were imprisoned. Panelists cited rising nationalism in East Asia as a barrier to impartial reporting on longstanding disagreements between Japan and South Korea. Journalists in India and Pakistan are unable to report effectively on each other's countries because of “high walls” that leaders have built between the nations. Residents inspect damage after recent airstrikes in Gaza. Photo: Fatima Shbair / Getty Images