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Charles Eldon King is a Professor of International Affairs and Government at Georgetown University, holding dual appointments in the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service and the Department of Government. His academic career includes leadership roles as former chair of the Department of Government and chair of the School of Foreign Service faculty. King holds a D.Phil. in Political Science from the University of Oxford and a B.A. in History and Philosophy from the University of Arkansas.
His research explores Eastern European politics, Eurasian studies, urban history, and the intersections of race, gender, and cultural identity. Notable works include the bestselling Gods of the Upper Air (2019) and Every Valley (2024), both awarded major literary prizes. His publications frequently bridge academic disciplines with public intellectualism, appearing in outlets like Foreign Affairs and NPR.
King has received prestigious awards such as the Parkman Prize, Anisfield-Wolf Book Award, and three student-voted Professor-of-the-Year honors. His work has also been supported by organizations like the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Kennan Institute.
Teaching and service highlight his career: he advises no listed students but has mentored through departmental leadership and curriculum development. Grants supported his research on Ottoman Istanbul and Odessa's multicultural history. King grew up on a cattle farm in Arkansas, reflecting his first-generation college student background.
