Helen Yaffe

Helen Yaffe is a Senior Lecturer in Political & International Studies at the University of Glasgow. She specialises in Cuban and Latin American development, with a focus on political economy, socialist systems, and transnational solidarity movements. Previously held positions include Lecturer roles at LSE, UCL, and Birkbeck. Her research explores Cuban medical internationalism, climate resilience (Tarea Vida), post-Soviet survival strategies, and the impact of US sanctions. Key works include We Are Cuba! (2020) and Che Guevara: The Economics of Revolution (2009). Active in documenting anti-apartheid activism through projects like the Non-Stop Picket analysis. Teaches courses on Latin American history and development, with supervision expertise in Cuban history and political economy.

Education background includes doctoral research at LSE on Cuban economic history. Research affiliations include collaborative work with Prof. Gavin Brown on transnational solidarity. Current supervision focuses on violence in socialist revolutions and Che Guevara's economic missions. Engages with interdisciplinary methods combining history, geography, and political economy.

Her work highlights Cuba's innovative approaches to biotechnology, climate adaptation, and medical diplomacy. Advocates for understanding Cuba's resilience through lenses of scientific advancement and international solidarity. Frequently publishes in journals like International Journal of Cuban Studies and Globalizations.