Paul Thomas Chamberlin

Paul Thomas Chamberlin is an Associate Professor at Columbia University, specializing in twentieth-century international history with a focus on U.S. foreign relations and the Middle East. His research examines the interplay between global power dynamics, decolonization, and transnational movements. He holds a Ph.D. from Ohio State University (2009), alongside an M.A. (2005) and B.A. (2002).

Chamberlin’s work includes two major books: The Global Offensive (Oxford, 2012), analyzing the Palestinian liberation struggle, and The Cold War’s Killing Fields (HarperCollins, 2018), reinterpreting Cold War conflicts. His scholarship bridges diplomatic history with global and Middle Eastern studies, emphasizing transnational connections and ideological struggles.

• Research Awards: Oxford University Press International History Prize (2010), Fellowships at Williams College (2009–10) and Yale University (2008–09).
• Editorial Roles: Co-editor of Cambridge Studies in U.S. Foreign Relations, and Editorial Board member of Diplomatic History (2015–17).

Chamberlin teaches courses such as U.S. Foreign Relations 1775–1920 and The Global Cold War, reflecting his expertise in historical narratives of American global engagement. His op-eds in New York Times and Washington Post highlight his commitment to public discourse on historical and geopolitical issues.