Bradley R. Simpson

About the Author

Bradley R. Simpson is a distinguished historian and professor specializing in Southeast Asian studies and U.S. foreign relations during the Cold War era. With a PhD from Stanford University, he has dedicated his career to uncovering the intricate dynamics of American intervention in developing nations, particularly through the lens of economic and military influence. Simpson's research draws on declassified archives and extensive fieldwork to reveal the human costs of geopolitical strategies. His seminal work, Economists with Guns: Authoritarian Development and U.S.-Indonesian Relations, 1960-1968, meticulously documents the U.S. role in supporting Indonesia's authoritarian regime amid anti-communist fervor, offering profound insights into the intersections of development policy and imperialism. As an engaging lecturer and commentator, Simpson continues to shape scholarly discourse on international history and its enduring legacies.