Dr. Caroline Elkins

Biography

Caroline M. Elkins is the Thomas Henry Carroll/Ford Foundation Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and an expert in History and African Studies. Her research intersects empire, violence, and liberalism, focusing primarily on the British Empire's impact on regions such as Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. She authored the Pulitzer Prize-winning book 'Imperial Reckoning: The Untold Story of Britain's Gulag in Kenya,' which highlights the historical injustices perpetrated during British colonial rule. Her recent work, 'Legacy of Violence: A History of the British Empire,' has received critical acclaim and was shortlisted for several prestigious awards, including the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction. Elkins has held multiple fellowships, including the Guggenheim Fellowship and the Burkhardt Fellowship from the American Council of Learned Societies. A prolific writer, she has contributed to numerous prominent publications and has been featured in major media outlets, including CNN, BBC, and The Financial Times. Elkins is also an advocate for social justice and has shaped the discourse around reparations and historical accountability through her academic contributions.

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