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James Hershberg is a Professor at George Washington University, specializing in the international history of the Cold War. He is affiliated with the Woodrow Wilson Center's Cold War International History Project (CWIHP) and the National Security Archive at GWU. His research leverages archives from the former communist world and Western nations to explore Cold War dynamics, including secret diplomacy during the Vietnam War. He previously directed CWIHP and now edits its book series with Stanford University and Wilson Center Presses.
Education: Ph.D., Tufts University, 1989.
Hershberg's research interests center on Cold War history, nuclear history, and U.S. foreign policy. He has authored books such as Marigold: The Lost Chance for Peace in Vietnam (2012) and James B. Conant: Harvard to Hiroshima and the Making of the Nuclear Age (1993), which won the Stuart Bernath Prize. Current projects include a book on the Cuban Missile Crisis and articles on topics like the Iran-Contra affair and Sino-Indian War.
He has received the Stuart Bernath Prize for his work on James Conant. Hershberg co-founded GW’s Cold War Studies Group (GWCW) and actively promotes archival openness globally. His efforts include initiatives in Iran, Albania, Mongolia, and Moldova to enhance access to historical documents.
Advising and grants: While no students are listed, Hershberg’s academic leadership includes mentoring through GWCW and his editorial roles. His work with CWIHP and the National Security Archive underscores his commitment to scholarly collaboration and archival transparency.
Labs/Teams: Co-founder of GWCW at GW, fostering interdisciplinary research and education in Cold War studies.
