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Gregory F. Domber is a Lecturer in the History Department at California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly), part of the College of Liberal Arts. He specializes in U.S. history, American foreign policy, and Cold War international history, with a particular focus on Poland’s democratic transformation during the 1980s. Domber holds a Ph.D. from The George Washington University and a B.A. from Lafayette College.
His research examines U.S.-Polish relations during the Cold War, emphasizing the role of American exchange programs, diplomatic networks, and soft power in fostering democratic transitions. He is the author of Empowering Revolution: America, Poland, and the End of the Cold War (2014), which analyzes U.S. support for Poland’s Solidarity movement. Domber’s work has been reviewed in prominent journals such as International Affairs, Journal of American History, and Slavic Review.
Domber teaches General Education courses including U.S. History surveys (HIST201 and HIST202), HIST213 Modern Political Economy, and HIST326 U.S. Foreign Policy since 1898. His scholarship bridges Cold War diplomacy, transatlantic relations, and the geopolitical dynamics of Eastern Europe’s post-communist transitions.
He has edited and co-edited volumes such as From Solidarity to Martial Law: The Polish Crisis of 1980-1981 (2007) and Solidarity’s Coming Victory (2006), which compile primary sources on Polish-U.S. diplomatic exchanges. His articles explore themes like German unification’s impact on Poland, Western pressure on Poland’s democratization, and the role of humanitarian aid in Cold War termination.
