Jul 27 2015
Gideon Rachman
Chief Foreign Affairs Columnist for the Financial Times
Gideon Rachman became chief foreign affairs columnist for the Financial Times in 2006. Currently he writes their blog on international affairs and is also an associate editor. He joined the FT after a 15-year career at The Economist, which included spells as a foreign correspondent in Brussels, Washington and Bangkok. He also edited The Economist’s business and Asia sections.
“Gideon is an elegant and provocative commentator with very wide experience overseas and in the UK”
Gideon Rachman obtained a first class honours degree in History from Cambridge University. He started his career with the BBC World Service (1984-1987). He was a visiting fellow and Fulbright scholar, Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University. He later became a reporter for The Sunday Correspondent, stationed in Washington DC. He also wrote the Charlemagne column from Brussels in his role as EU Correspondent. He has also been writing articles for Prospect Magazine and was a contributing editor to The Washington Quarterly from 1996-2006.[/expand]
Gideon Rachman’s particular interests include American foreign policy, the European Union and globalisation. He has also made regular appearances on TV and radio. He draws on his extensive knowledge to offer audiences fascinating forecasts and insights into the current foreign affairs and economic landscape.[/expand]
Gideon Rachman’s presentations are insightful and thought provoking. In a light and relaxed way, he conveys complex issues with great clarity.
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European Economy
The European Union
Globalisation
Foreign Affairs
American Foreign Policy
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