Gary Jonathan Bass is a distinguished American author and academic known for his expertise in politics and international relations. As a professor at the esteemed Princeton School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, Bass imparts his vast knowledge to students, shaping the next generation of leaders and thinkers.

An alumnus of Harvard University, Bass earned both his BA and PhD from this prestigious institution. His scholarly journey led him to become a professor at Princeton University, where he delves into the intricacies of politics and international relations.

His notable work, The Blood Telegram, focusing on the 1971 Bangladesh genocide, garnered critical acclaim, becoming a Pulitzer prize non-fiction finalist in 2014. The book's excellence was further recognized by the Council on Foreign Relations with the Arthur Ross Book Award, along with winning the Lionel Gelber Prize and the Cundill Prize.

Before academia, Bass honed his journalistic skills as a reporter for The Economist. He has also contributed to various prestigious publications, including The New York Times, Foreign Policy, The New Yorker, The Boston Globe, The New Republic, and The Atlantic.

Bass's literary contributions extend beyond The Blood Telegram. His other works include Freedom's Battle: The Origins of Humanitarian Intervention and Stay the Hand of Vengeance: The Politics of War Crimes Tribunals, both of which have made significant impacts in their respective fields.