Edmund Luce

For many years, Edward Luce has been a leading voice at the Financial Times, where he has served in senior roles including US national editor and columnist. Earlier in his career there, he also worked as Washington bureau chief and South Asia bureau chief, giving him a wide view of both American politics and international affairs.

Alongside his journalism, he has written several nonfiction books. These include In Spite of the Gods: The Strange Rise of Modern India, The Retreat of Western Liberalism, and Zbig: The Life of Zbigniew Brzezinski, America's Great Power Prophet, works that reflect his interest in political change, diplomacy, and the forces shaping the modern world.

His writing is known for making complicated global issues feel readable and immediate. That mix of reporting experience and broad historical perspective has made his work popular with readers who want clear, thoughtful nonfiction.