Greg Grandin

Greg Grandin is a historian and author specializing in Latin American history, U.S. foreign policy, and the impact of empire and imperialism. Grandin is a professor in the History Department at Yale University and received the Pulitzer Prize for General Nonfiction for his book "The Empire of Necessity," which examines slavery and violence in the Atlantic world. His other books, including "Blood Brothers," "Empire's Workshop," and "Kiss of the Whip," focus on the legacies of imperialism and draw on extensive research to explore overlooked aspects of history.

Grandin's work includes essays and commentary on topics such as immigration, authoritarianism, climate change, and democracy, with contributions published in The New York Times and The London Review of Books. His book "The End of the Myth," a finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award, analyzes the American border as both a psychological and political frontier, reflecting his expertise in historical analysis and public policy.

Grandin continues to contribute to historical scholarship and public debate through his teaching at Yale and his writing on U.S. empire and Latin American politics. His recognition, including the Bancroft Prize for "Fordlandia," highlights his role in translating academic research into accessible analysis for a broad audience.