Sasha D. Pack

Sasha D. Pack is a Professor of History at the University at Buffalo (SUNY), specializing in Modern European History with a focus on Spain, Portugal, and the Mediterranean world. Their research explores authoritarian regimes, transnational histories, and the intersection of travel/tourism with political and cultural dynamics.

• PhD in History, University of Wisconsin (2004)
• MA in History, University of Wisconsin (2000)
• BA in History, Wesleyan University (1997)

Research interests include comparative fascism studies, colonialism, decolonization, and the socio-political role of tourism in authoritarian states like Franco’s Spain. Recent work examines Hispano-African border dynamics and Mediterranean transnational networks.

Key publications include The Deepest Border (2019) and Tourism and Dictatorship (2006), which analyze tourism’s role in shaping political and cultural landscapes. Their articles frequently address topics like press freedom under Franco, Primo de Rivera’s colonial policies, and Tangier’s urban colonial history.

• Awards: Fulbright Scholar, Spanish Ministry grants, SUNY fellowships
• Teaching: Courses on modern Europe, fascism, Mediterranean history, and Spain/Portugal studies