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2025 Lionel Gelber Prize Shortlist Revealed

On February 11, 2025, an esteemed international panel consisting of practitioners, journalists, and scholars unveiled the shortlist for the 2025 Lionel Gelber Prize. This distinguished award, which honors the best book published in English on international affairs, will celebrate its 35th iteration this year. The contest aims to recognize significant contributions to understanding global issues through literature, with the winning author set to receive a substantial prize of CAD 50,000.

Shortlist Details

The shortlisted titles for the 2025 Lionel Gelber Prize feature an array of insightful works:

• - Dollars and Dominion: US Bankers and the Making of a Superpower by Mary Bridges (Princeton University Press)
• - The Achilles Trap: Saddam Hussein, the C.I.A., and the Origins of America's Invasion of Iraq by Steve Coll (Penguin Random House)
• - The Good Allies: How Canada and the United States Fought Together to Defeat Fascism during the Second World War by Tim Cook (Penguin Random House Canada)
• - To the Success of Our Hopeless Cause: The Many Lives of the Soviet Dissident Movement by Benjamin Nathans (Princeton University Press)
• - To Run the World: The Kremlin's Cold War Bid for Global Power by Sergey Radchenko (Cambridge University Press)

Judith Gelber, Chair of the Lionel Gelber Prize Board, highlighted that the jury selected five exceptional books that delve into historical perspectives, enhancing our comprehension of current geopolitical dynamics. She stated, "These authors have each revealed new ways to think about the intersection of economics, foreign policy, and international cooperation."

Jury Composition

The shortlist was determined by a qualified jury for the 2025 Lionel Gelber Prize, comprising:

• - Prof. Janice Gross Stein (Jury Chair)
• - Prof. John Bew (London)
• - Prof. Francis J. Gavin (Washington)
• - Iain Martin (London)
• - Prof. Nina Srinivasan Rathbun (Toronto)

Upcoming Announcements

The winner of the 2025 Lionel Gelber Prize will be revealed on March 19, 2025. The honored author will participate in a hybrid event organized by the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy on April 9, 2025.

About the Lionel Gelber Prize

Established in 1989 by Canadian diplomat Lionel Gelber, the Lionel Gelber Prize aims to celebrate the finest non-fiction literature addressing international affairs in the English language. The award not only recognizes outstanding authors but also promotes scholarly discourse on global issues, thereby enriching public understanding. This prestigious recognition is jointly presented by the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

For more information or updates related to the prize, you can visit the official website: Lionel Gelber Prize or follow them on social media via @gelberprize on X and Facebook.