Dr. Jorrit Van Den Berk

Biography

Jorrit van den Berk teaches courses on the history of politics in the United States and international relations at Radboud University. His research focuses on the history of trans-Atlantic relations with an emphasis on public diplomacy and the connections between diplomacy, society, and identity. His current projects include 'Diplomacy Gratitude: Transatlantic Relations' which aims to identify the significance of gratitude in the context of transatlantic relations, providing new perspectives on European-North American relations. Additionally, he is researching 'Black American Centrality in Europe' to analyze how notions and images of America, particularly the U.S.-based Black freedom struggle, influence Dutch and European understandings of racism. His work highlights the impact of anti-racism movements led by Black Europeans which have often been underestimated or overlooked in mainstream European culture.

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