Vijay Prashad

Vijay Prashad is an author, historian, and executive director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research. He has written or edited over thirty books, including acclaimed works such as "The Darker Nations: A People’s History of the Third World" and its sequel "The Poorer Nations: A Possible History of the Global South." His most recent publications include "Red Star Over the Third World" and "Washington Bullets," the latter featuring an introduction by Evo Morales Ayma. Prashad's writing regularly appears in publications like Frontline, The Hindu, and Alternet.

Prashad's scholarship focuses on global South politics, postcolonial history, and international relations. "The Darker Nations" earned widespread recognition, winning the Asian American Writers’ Workshop’s best nonfiction award in 2008 and the Muzaffar Ahmad Book Award in 2009. The book has been translated into multiple languages, including French, Spanish, and Japanese, with further editions in progress. Scholars and public figures, including former UN Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, have praised his analytical depth and commitment to documenting marginalized histories.

In addition to his writing, Prashad serves as Chief Editor of LeftWord Books and Chief Correspondent for Globetrotter. His works combine rigorous research with accessible prose, drawing comparisons to Eduardo Galeano and Edward Said. Through his books and editorial roles, Prashad continues to shape discussions on global inequality and historical narratives of the developing world.