Vijay Prashad

Vijay Prashad

Keynote Speaker: Historian, Journalist & Author; Director of Tricontinental Institute & Chief Editor of LeftWord Books

Vijay Prashad Biography

Vijay Prashad is an Indian historian, journalist, commentator, and Marxist intellectual. He is an executive-director of Tricontinental: Institute for Social Research and the Chief Editor of LeftWord Books.

He was the George and Martha Kellner Chair in South Asian History and a professor of international studies at Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut, United States from 1996 to 2017. In 2013–2014, he was the Edward Said Chair at the American University of Beirut and has been a Senior Fellow of the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs in Beirut.

Prashad is the author of thirty books. In 2012, he published five books, including "Arab Spring, Libyan Winter" (AK Press) and "Uncle Swami: South Asians in America Today" (The New Press). His book "The Darker Nations: A People's History of the Third World" (2007) was chosen as the Best Nonfiction book by the Asian American Writers' Workshop in 2008 and it won the Muzaffar Ahmed Book Award in 2009. In 2013, Verso published his "The Poorer Nations: A Possible History of the Global South." He is author of "No Free Left: The Futures of Indian Communism" (LeftWord Books, 2015) and the editor of "Letters to Palestine" (Verso Books, 2015), a book that includes the writings of Teju Cole, Sinan Antoon, Noura Erakat, and Junot Diaz. His most recent book is "Washington Bullets" (LeftWord, 2020), with a preface by Evo Morales.

Prashad is a journalist, the Chief Correspondent for Globetrotter - a project of the Independent Media Institute. He is a columnist for Frontline and writes regularly for The Hindu and BirGun. He has reported from around the world for the Indian media.

In 2015, Prashad joined as the Chief Editor of the New Delhi-based publisher LeftWord Books. He is also an advisory board member of the US Campaign for the Academic and Cultural Boycott of Israel, part of the global Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement

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Vijay Prashad Videos

The Continuity of U. S. Imperialism - Vijay Prashad
Vijay Prashad gives James Connolly Memorial Lecture
Vijay Prashad - Biden Is “Doubling Down” on Trump’s Anti-China Policy

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Vijay Prashad Videos

The Continuity of U. S. Imperialism - Vijay Prashad
Vijay Prashad gives James Connolly Memorial Lecture
Vijay Prashad - Biden Is “Doubling Down” on Trump’s Anti-China Policy
Vijay Prashad: You Can’t Know the World Unless You’re Trying to Change It
  • How do I book Vijay Prashad to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Vijay Prashad for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Vijay Prashad, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Vijay Prashad or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Vijay Prashad for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Vijay Prashad, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Vijay Prashad, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Vijay Prashad speak about?

    Vijay Prashad is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, World Affairs, History, Journalism, News & Media, Government, Diversity & Inclusion, Political and Geopolitics.
  • Where does Vijay Prashad travel from?

    Vijay Prashad generally travels from Northampton, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Vijay Prashad?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Vijay Prashad for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Vijay Prashad for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Vijay Prashad or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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