Dr. Caroline Elkins

Biography

Caroline Elkins is a Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and holds the title of Professor in the Departments of History and African American Studies at Harvard University. She is also the Thomas Henry Carroll/Ford Foundation Professor of Business Administration in the Business, Government, and International Economy Unit at Harvard Business School. Her academic work primarily focuses on the themes of violence, empire, and the historical mechanisms of reparations and post-conflict reconciliation. Elkins has made significant contributions to understanding the impact of liberalism and historical claim-making within the context of contemporary global issues. She engages in transdisciplinary research that intersects history, politics, and social justice, positioning her work at the forefront of contemporary debates surrounding historical injustices and their implications for modern governance and policy making.

Research Interests