Timothy Garton Ash of Oxford University and author of 'Facts are Subversive' - charlierose.com
Timothy Garton Ash
Timothy Garton Ash (born 12 July 1955 in London) is a British historian, author and commentator. He is currently serving as Professor of European Studies at Oxford University. Much of his work has been concerned with the late modern and contemporary history of Central and Eastern Europe. He has specifically written about the Communist dictatorships of that region, their experience with the secret police, the Revolutions of 1989 and the transformation of the former Eastern Bloc states into member states of the European Union. More recently, he has focused on the role of Europe in an increasingly post-Western world and the challenge of combining freedom and diversity—especially in relation to free speech. He also writes a widely syndicated weekly column on international affairs.