International Panel Reveals Shortlist for 2025 Lionel Gelber Prize
International Panel Reveals Shortlist for 2025 Lionel Gelber Prize
On February 11, 2025, an esteemed international panel of practitioners, journalists, and academics unveiled the finalists for the coveted Lionel Gelber Prize, marking the 35th edition of this prestigious award. This accolade is dedicated to recognizing the finest book published in English covering international affairs, with the winner set to receive a cash prize of CAD 50,000.
The shortlisted titles for this year's award are:
1. "Dollars and Dominion: US Bankers and the Making of a Superpower" by Mary Bridges (Princeton University Press)
- Mary Bridges, a historian specializing in 20th-century American history, examines how American multinational banks laid the foundational infrastructure for global capitalism and American empire in the early 20th century. Her work explores the evolution of foreign bankers' credit practices, detailing American banks' strategies to profit from trade financing and their relationship with the US government.
2. "The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the CIA, and the Origins of America's Invasion of Iraq" by Steve Coll (Penguin Random House)
- Steve Coll, a Pulitzer Prize winner and former Lionel Gelber Prize recipient, delves into the complex dynamics leading to the American invasion of Iraq. Coll’s extensive experience in journalism and public policy informs this critical analysis of one of the 21st century’s most contentious foreign policy decisions.
3. "The Good Allies: How Canada and the United States Fought Fascism Together During World War II" by Tim Cook (Penguin Random House Canada)
- Tim Cook, Canada's chief historian, presents a riveting account of the cooperation between Canada and the US during World War II. His narrative not only contextualizes their military strategies but also highlights the personal stories of soldiers who played pivotal roles in the fight against fascism.
4. "For the Success of Our Desperate Cause: The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement" by Benjamin Nathans (Princeton University Press)
- Benjamin Nathans offers a comprehensive exploration of the Soviet dissident movement, revealing the myriad of struggles faced by those who opposed the regime. His research sheds light on the historical significance of dissidence in shaping contemporary Russian society and politics.
5. "To Run the World: The Kremlin's Cold War Bid for Global Power" by Sergey Radchenko (Cambridge University Press)
- Sergey Radchenko, an authority on Cold War history, investigates the Kremlin’s ambitions during one of the most turbulent times in global politics. His expertise in nuclear history and international security provides valuable insights into the lasting impacts of Cold War ideologies.
Judith Gelber, chair of the Lionel Gelber Prize Board, praised the outstanding submissions, stating, “The jury has selected five exceptional books that explore history in a way essential to our understanding of current geopolitics.” She emphasized that each author has opened new ways of thinking about the intersections of economics, foreign policy, and international cooperation.
The 2025 Lionel Gelber Prize jury includes distinguished members such as chair Janice Gross Stein (University of Toronto), John Bew (London), Francis J. Gavin (Washington), Iain Martin (London), and Nina Srinivasan Rathbun (Toronto).
The winner will be announced on March 19, 2025, and the award presentation will take place during a hybrid event hosted by the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy on April 9, 2025.
The Lionel Gelber Prize was established in 1989 by Canadian diplomat Lionel Gelber to recognize outstanding non-fiction works in international affairs. Annually awarded by the Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto, this prize not only celebrates literary excellence but also enhances public understanding of global issues.
For more information about the prize, you can visit the official website or follow @gelberprize on X and Facebook.
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