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Tobias Hof is an Associate Professor at the University of Toronto Department of History, with a cross-appointment in the Department of Germanic Languages & Literature. He previously held the Hannah Arendt Visiting Chair for German and European Studies at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy (2022/2023) and has taught at institutions including the University of Munich, Washington University in St. Louis, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- PhD, University of Munich
- MA, University of Munich
- Habilitation, University of Munich
His research focuses on the history of terrorism and counterterrorism, right-wing extremism, violence, fascism, and humanitarianism. Recent projects examine global emergency aid for Ethiopia in the 1970s/80s, far-right interpretations of fantasy/sci-fi media, and the transnational history of right-wing terrorism.
His publications bridge theoretical analysis with empirical case studies, appearing in academic presses (University of Toronto Press, Berghahn) and interdisciplinary venues. Trends include: 1) Historiographical critique of fascist regimes; 2) Transatlantic comparative frameworks for extremism; 3) Cultural reception studies in political contexts.
Scientific Awards & Grants:
- DAAD funding
- Volkswagen Foundation fellowships
- Max Weber Foundation support
As a contributor to Fair Observer, he engages in public intellectual discourse. His teaching and research integrate German/Italian historical analysis with broader global implications.
