Dr. Tanya Harmer

Biography

Tanya Harmer is an Associate Professor in the Department of International History at the London School of Economics, where she specializes in the Cold War in Latin America. Her research interests include the dynamics of international and transnational relationships, with a particular focus on Chile’s revolutionary process during the 1970s, the Cuban Revolution's impact on Latin America, and the changing roles of gender and solidarity networks in these contexts. Harmer's extensive publications contribute to the understanding of Chile's political landscape and the broader narrative of revolutionary movements in Latin America. Her award-winning book, "Allende’s Chile: Inter-American Cold War", won the LASA's Luciano Tomassini Prize in 2013 and underlines her expertise in the study of the Cold War period. She has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions such as Columbia University and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. In addition to her research and teaching, Harmer actively engages in public scholarship and interdisciplinary projects that explore the historical significance of forced displacement, educational exchanges, and resistance movements. Her recent initiatives include organizing exhibitions and international conferences that highlight the historical ramifications of political upheaval in Latin America. She is an advocate for diversifying the curriculum in history education, aiming to reflect a broader spectrum of perspectives within her field.

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