Adeline Sire

Lumina Grant Projects Coordinator and Producer

The World

Adeline produces special projects for THE WORLD and recently curated a special edition focused on international students and faculty in the U.S. She has also coordinated special events, including a panel discussion on the role of faith and community among youth, in collaboration with UC San Diego.

A long-time contributor to The World, Adeline began her career as a producer in the Boston newsroom before moving on to report from Europe. Based in France, she covered breaking news and a wide range of topics, such as a presidential election, the rise of the far-right, and influential figures in the arts. She reported on refugees arriving in France from Afghanistan, Syria, and West Africa, among other places, and followed up with some who made it to the United Kingdom. Many of those stories can be found below.

A native of France, Adeline has a background in music and the arts. Over the years, she has contributed to NPR’s Here & Now, The Takeaway, From the Top, and various radio outlets in France, Belgium, and Canada. Additionally, she has produced music documentaries and written about classical music, including contributions to The Boston Globe.


International student restrictions could cost the US billions

The US economy could lose $7 billion in spending and 60,000 jobs as a result of the bans and restrictions imposed by the White House on international students. That is according to NAFSA, the Association of International Educators. Host Marco Werman speaks with NAFSA’s CEO, Fanta Aw, about the potential impact of visa restrictions.

Refugee Afghan girls in the US plan for once unimaginable higher education

Research funding cuts in the US could cause an American brain drain in STEM field

Marion Maréchal stands behind a podium and speaks in front of a backdrop of a photo of the US capitol

Le Pen’s niece opens grad school to train new generation of French far-right leaders

Kathy Kriger sitting at a bar next to a glass of wine

Kathy Kriger transformed an old, Moroccan ‘riad’ into a destination

Rows of greenish-brown soap sit on wooden racks

French demand for Syrian soap keeps an ancient art alive

Culture

When Samir Constantini got the idea to import Aleppo soap to France, it took years to sell his first batch. Now, he’s operating a factory and warehouse outside of Paris, helping keep the soap-making tradition alive.

dogs at sunset in the surf

The time of day when I used to think a dog could turn into a wolf

Commentary

As the days get shorter, dusk is coming earlier and earlier. And it reminds me of a French expression that describes that ephemeral time of day.

A crowd stands behind a metal gate. One holds a sign that says "Cantat assassin"

In France, #MeToo protests force a rock star who killed his girlfriend to give up tour

Women & Gender

Rocker Bertrand Cantat killed his girlfriend in 2003. He was convicted and went to prison. Now, he’s facing protests as he tries to rebuild a career.

france's soccer team in 1998

After France won the 1998 World Cup, French diversity was celebrated. But it was short-lived.

Sports

A new French documentary looks back at the 20 years since a victory that made all of France proud. In it, defender Lilian Thuram wonders: ”The French team was composed of players of different colors and different religions; can we also accept this in our society, outside of sports?”

A young man dressed in blue denim sits on a grey sofa near a large plant with a slight smile on his face.

Gaël Faye’s best-selling ‘Small Country’ grapples with history and identity

The rapper’s novel, not quite a memoir, was a bestseller in France. Now he’s bringing the story to English-speaking audiences.