Robert Crews

Robert Crews is a Professor of History at Stanford University specializing in global history, focusing on Afghanistan, Russia, Central Asia, and Islam. He teaches courses on Russia's Muslim Frontiers, The Global Drug Wars, and Global History. He directs Stanford's Center for Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies and the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies, while serving as Editor-in-Chief of the journal Afghanistan.

His research examines:

• Islam's relationship with imperial and modern states
• Transnational dimensions of Afghan history
• Religion and nationalism in borderland regions

Recent publications analyze Taliban ideology, Russian imperialism, and Muslim political identities. His book Afghan Modern received international recognition while articles appear in Foreign Affairs and The Washington Post.

Awards include:

• Carnegie Scholar (2009)
• Dean's Award for Distinguished Teaching
• Stanford College Prep Excellence Award

He advises doctoral students on topics ranging from colonial India to Middle Eastern politics. Research support comes from Fulbright-Hays, ACLS, Carnegie Corporation, and others.