Dr. Nigel Ashton

Biography

Professor Nigel Ashton is the head of the Department of International History at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He has a distinguished academic career, having studied at Christ's College, Cambridge, where he completed his undergraduate studies and subsequently gained a PhD. Professor Ashton began his teaching career at the University of Salford before moving on to a permanent Lectureship at the University of Liverpool and finally joining LSE in 1998. His primary research interests lie in contemporary Anglo-American relations and modern Middle Eastern history. He has published extensively, with notable works including 'Eisenhower, Macmillan and the Problem of Nasser: Anglo-American Relations and Arab Nationalism, 1955-59' and 'King Hussein of Jordan: Political Life'. His recent publication, 'False Prophets: British Leaders’ Fateful Fascination with the Middle East', critically examines UK foreign policy in the region. Professor Ashton has also contributed to various academic journals and has been involved in significant research projects, including editing works on the Cold War and the Iran-Iraq War. His expertise has also been recognized through awards such as the Cambridge Donner Book Prize, showcasing his contributions to the understanding of transatlantic relations.

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