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Edmund Luce
A longtime Financial Times journalist, he writes about American politics, global power, and the shifting shape of democracy. His books bring a reporter’s eye to big international questions, from India’s rise to the strains on Western liberalism.
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About the author
Born in London in 1968, Edward Luce studied philosophy, politics, and economics at Oxford before building a career in journalism and public policy. He worked as a speechwriter for U.S. Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers, then joined the Financial Times, where he went on to serve in senior reporting and editorial roles including South Asia bureau chief, Washington bureau chief, and chief U.S. commentator.
His books focus on politics, power, and global change. They include In Spite of the Gods: The Strange Rise of Modern India, Time to Start Thinking: America in the Age of Descent, The Retreat of Western Liberalism, and Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet.
Across his work, he is known for explaining complicated political shifts in a clear, readable way. Readers interested in world affairs, U.S. politics, and the forces shaping modern democracies will find an author who combines firsthand reporting with a broad international perspective.