About
Walter Russell Mead is the Alexander Hamilton Professor of Strategy and Statecraft at the Hamilton School, University of Florida. He also serves as the Ravenel B. Curry III Distinguished Fellow in Strategy and Statesmanship at Hudson Institute and writes the 'Global View' column for the Wall Street Journal. His work focuses on international affairs, political history, and strategic diplomacy, with notable contributions to understanding US foreign policy and its global impact.
Education: Honors graduate of Groton School and Yale University, where he excelled in history, debate, and translation of New Testament Greek. His research interests encompass geopolitics, US-Israel relations, Anglo-American empire dynamics, and the intersection of culture and foreign policy.
Major Awards: Lionel Gelber Award (2002) for Special Providence and Benjamin Franklin Prize (2012) for contributions to American foreign policy studies. His writings span leading journals and media outlets, including Mother Jones, GQ, and frequent appearances in international media.
Professional Affiliations: Member of Aspen Institute Italy, founding board member of New America, and board member of Aspenia. Extensive travel to Middle East, Asia, Europe, Africa, and Latin America informs his global perspective. He is a native of South Carolina.
