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Professor Seth Jacobs is a historian specializing in 20th-century U.S. foreign policy and Cold War studies at Boston College's History Department. His research examines intersections between domestic culture and foreign policy, with a focus on U.S.-Asia relations. He holds degrees from Yale, the University of Chicago, DePaul University, and Northwestern University (Ph.D.).
- B.A.: Yale University
- M.A.: University of Chicago
- M.F.A.: DePaul University
- Ph.D.: Northwestern University
His research emphasizes U.S. Cold War interventions in Southeast Asia, particularly Vietnam and Laos. Notable works include Cold War Mandarin (2006) and Rogue Diplomats (2020). His scholarship bridges diplomatic history with cultural analysis, exploring themes like religious influences on policy decisions and moral rhetoric in military engagements.
Recent publications analyze Laos' role in early Vietnam War strategy and comparative studies between Vietnam and Iraq conflicts. His work has been recognized with the Stuart L. Bernath Prize (article 2002, book 2006) and the James P. Hanlan Book Award (2013).
- Teaches courses on American military/diplomatic history, the Vietnam War, and Cold War studies.
Labs/Teams: Engaged with Boston College's history department research initiatives focusing on global Cold War networks and transnational diplomatic histories.
