Gary Bass Keynote Speaker

Awarded the 2024 Arthur Ross Book Award Gold Medal
Author of Judgment at Tokyo, a top 10 book by The Washington Post
Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton

Gary Bass's Biography

Gary Bass is a distinguished scholar renowned for his expertise in international justice, human rights, and foreign policy. As the William P. Boswell Professor of World Politics of Peace and War at Princeton University, he offers profound insights into the ethical and legal dimensions of global affairs.

His latest work, Judgment at Tokyo: World War II on Trial and the Making of Modern Asia, has garnered widespread acclaim, earning the 2024 Arthur Ross Book Award Gold Medal. The book was also named one of the year’s 10 best by The Washington Post and featured in The New York Times‘ 100 notable books.

Bass’s previous book, The Blood Telegram: Nixon, Kissinger, and a Forgotten Genocide, was a Pulitzer Prize finalist and received multiple accolades, including the Lionel Gelber Prize and the Cundill Prize in Historical Literature.

Beyond his publications, Bass is a sought-after speaker, known for his engaging and thought-provoking presentations. He adeptly connects historical events to contemporary issues, providing audiences with a deeper understanding of the forces shaping our world.