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==Career==
==Career==
Hiro was the [[Chief analytics officer|chief analyst]] on the [[Middle East|Middle Eastern]], [[Central Asia|Central Asian]], [[South Asia|South Asian]] and [[Islam|Islamic]] affairs, and [[terrorism]] for the [[Rome]]-based [[Inter Press Service]] International Features Agency (1992–99), and the [[London]]-based Gemini News Service features agency (1999–2002). He is also a frequent contributor to the following [[Online magazine|online magazines]]: ''[[The Guardian]]''’s Commentisfree;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/profile/diliphiro?view=desktop|title=Dilip Hiro {{!}} The Guardian|website=the Guardian|language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref> [[Yale University]]’s [[Yale Globalist]];<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://yaleglobal.yale.edu/|title=Feature Articles {{!}} YaleGlobal Online|website=yaleglobal.yale.edu|language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref> and the [[New York (state)|New York]]-based [[Nation Institute]]’s website [[TomDispatch]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tomdispatch.com/|title=TomDispatch|website=www.tomdispatch.com|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref>
Hiro was the [[Chief analytics officer|chief analyst]] on the [[Middle East|Middle Eastern]], [[Central Asia|Central Asian]], [[South Asia|South Asian]] and [[Islam|Islamic]] affairs, and [[terrorism]] for the [[Rome]]-based [[Inter Press Service]] International Features Agency (1992–99), and the [[London]]-based Gemini News Service features agency (1999–2002). He is also a frequent contributor to the following [[Online magazine|online magazines]]: ''[[The Guardian]]''’s Commentisfree;<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/profile/diliphiro?view=desktop|title=Dilip Hiro |website=The Guardian|language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref> [[Yale University]]’s [[Yale Globalist]];<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://yaleglobal.yale.edu/|title=Feature Articles {{!}} YaleGlobal Online|website=yaleglobal.yale.edu|language=en|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref> and the [[New York (state)|New York]]-based [[Nation Institute]]’s website [[TomDispatch]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.tomdispatch.com/|title=TomDispatch|website=www.tomdispatch.com|access-date=2019-07-02}}</ref>


==Bibliography==
==Bibliography==
'''Non-Fiction'''
'''Non-Fiction'''
*''Cold War in the [[Islamic world|Islamic World]]: [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Iran]] and the Struggle for Supremacy'' (2018) {{ISBN|9780190944650}}
*''Cold War in the Islamic World: Saudi Arabia, Iran and the Struggle for Supremacy'' (2018) {{ISBN|9780190944650}}
*''The Age of Aspiration: Power, Wealth, and Conflict in Globalizing [[India]]'' (2016) {{ISBN|1620971305}}
*''The Age of Aspiration: Power, Wealth, and Conflict in Globalizing India'' (2016) {{ISBN|1620971305}}
*''The Longest August: The Unflinching Rivalry Between India and [[Pakistan]]'' (2015) {{ISBN|1568587341}}
*''The Longest August: The Unflinching Rivalry Between India and Pakistan'' (2015) {{ISBN|1568587341}}
*''Indians in a Globalizing World: Their Skewed Rise'' (2014)  
*''Indians in a Globalizing World: Their Skewed Rise'' (2014)  
*''A Comprehensive Dictionary of the Middle East'' (2013)
*''A Comprehensive Dictionary of the Middle East'' (2013)
*''Apocalyptic Realm: [[Jihadism|Jihadists]] in South Asia'' (2012)
*''Apocalyptic Realm: Jihadists in South Asia'' (2012)
*''[https://archive.org/details/afterempirebirth0000hiro After Empire: The Birth of a Multipolar World]'' (2010) (shortlisted for the Mirabaud Prize of the Forum International Médias Nord-Sud)
*''[https://archive.org/details/afterempirebirth0000hiro After Empire: The Birth of a Multipolar World]'' (2010) (shortlisted for the Mirabaud Prize of the Forum International Médias Nord-Sud)
*''Inside Central Asia: A Political and Cultural History of [[Uzbekistan]], [[Turkmenistan]], [[Kazakhstan]], [[Kyrgyzstan]], [[Tajikistan]], [[Turkey]] and Iran'' (2009) (on ''[[The Financial Times]]''’s List of Best History Books of the Year)
*''Inside Central Asia: A Political and Cultural History of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey and Iran'' (2009) (on ''The Financial Times''’s List of Best History Books of the Year)
*''Blood of the Earth: The Battle for the World’s Vanishing [[Oil resources|Oil Resources]]'' (2007)
*''[https://archive.org/details/bloodofearthbatt00hiro Blood of the Earth: The Battle for the World’s Vanishing Oil Resources]'' (2007)
*''The Timeline History of India'' (2006)
*''The Timeline History of India'' (2006)
*''The Iranian Labyrinth: Journeys through Theocratic [[Iran]] and Its Furies'' (2005)
*''The Iranian Labyrinth: Journeys through Theocratic Iran and Its Furies'' (2005)
*''Secrets and Lies: Operation '[[Iraqi Freedom]]' and After'' (2004)/ (Financial Times’ Best Politics and Religion Book of the Year) / (Long-listed for the [[George Orwell Prize for Political Writing]])
*''[https://archive.org/details/secretsliestrues0000hiro Secrets and Lies: Operation 'Iraqi Freedom' and After]'' (2004)/ (Financial Times’ Best Politics and Religion Book of the Year) / (Long-listed for the George Orwell Prize for Political Writing)
*''The Essential Middle East: A Comprehensive Guide'' (2003)
*''The Essential Middle East: A Comprehensive Guide'' (2003)
*''Iraq: In The Eye Of The Storm'' (2002)
*''Iraq: In The Eye Of The Storm'' (2002)
*''War Without End: The Rise of [[Islamic terrorism|Islamist Terrorism]] and Global Response'' (2002), {{isbn|9781136485565}}
*''War Without End: The Rise of Islamist Terrorism and Global Response'' (2002), {{isbn|9781136485565}}
*''The Rough Guide History of India'' (2002)
*''The Rough Guide History of India'' (2002)
*''Neighbors, Not Friends: Iraq and Iran after the [[Gulf War|Gulf Wars]]'' (2001)
*''Neighbors, Not Friends: Iraq and Iran after the Gulf Wars'' (2001)
*''Sharing the Promised Land: A Tale of [[Israelis]] and [[Palestinians]]'' (1998)
*''Sharing the Promised Land: A Tale of Israelis and Palestinians'' (1998)
*''Dictionary of the Middle East'' (1996)
*''Dictionary of the Middle East'' (1996)
*''The Middle East'' (1996)
*''The Middle East'' (1996)
*''Between [[Karl Marx|Marx]] and [[Muhammad]]: The Changing Face of Central Asia'' (1995)
*''Between Marx and Muhammad: The Changing Face of Central Asia'' (1995)
*''[[Lebanon]], Fire and Embers: A History of the [[Lebanese Civil War]]'' (1993)
*''Lebanon, Fire and Embers: A History of the Lebanese Civil War'' (1993)
*''Desert Shield to Desert Storm: The Second Gulf War'' (1992)
*''Desert Shield to Desert Storm: The Second Gulf War'' (1992)
*''Black British, White British: A History of Race Relations in Britain'' (1991)
*''Black British, White British: A History of Race Relations in Britain'' (1991)
*''The Longest War: The [[Iran–Iraq War|Iran-Iraq Military Conflict]]'' (1991)
*''[https://archive.org/details/longestwariranir00hiro The Longest War: The Iran-Iraq Military Conflict]'' (1991)
*''Holy Wars: The Rise of [[Islamic fundamentalism|Islamic Fundamentalism]]'' (1989)
*''Holy Wars: The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism'' (1989)
*''Iran: The Revolution Within'' (1988)
*''Iran: The Revolution Within'' (1988)
*''Iran under the [[Ayatollah|Ayatollahs]]'' (1985)
*''Iran under the Ayatollahs'' (1985)
*''Inside the Middle East'' (1982)
*''Inside the Middle East'' (1982)
*''Inside India Today'' (1977)
*''Inside India Today'' (1977)
*''The Untouchables of India'' (1975)
*''The Untouchables of India'' (1975)
*''[[Black British people|Black British]], [[White British]]'' (1973)
*''Black British, White British'' (1973)
*''The Indian Family in Britain'' (1969)
*''The Indian Family in Britain'' (1969)


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Latest revision as of 19:37, 15 June 2022


Dilip Hiro
Born
Larkana, Pakistan
OccupationAuthor, journalist & commentator

Dilip Hiro is an Indian author, journalist, and commentator who specializes on the politics of South Asia and Middle East.

Early life[edit]

Born in the Indian subcontinent, Hiro was educated in India, Britain, and the United States, where he received a master's degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Hiro settled in London in the mid-1960s, where he became a full-time writer, journalist, and commentator. Three of his earlier books were re-issued by the publisher in 2013. He is the editor of Babur Nama: Journal of Emperor Babur, a world classic that has been preserved since 1530.

Career[edit]

Hiro was the chief analyst on the Middle Eastern, Central Asian, South Asian and Islamic affairs, and terrorism for the Rome-based Inter Press Service International Features Agency (1992–99), and the London-based Gemini News Service features agency (1999–2002). He is also a frequent contributor to the following online magazines: The Guardian’s Commentisfree;[1] Yale University’s Yale Globalist;[2] and the New York-based Nation Institute’s website TomDispatch.[3]

Bibliography[edit]

Non-Fiction

  • Cold War in the Islamic World: Saudi Arabia, Iran and the Struggle for Supremacy (2018) ISBN 9780190944650
  • The Age of Aspiration: Power, Wealth, and Conflict in Globalizing India (2016) ISBN 1620971305
  • The Longest August: The Unflinching Rivalry Between India and Pakistan (2015) ISBN 1568587341
  • Indians in a Globalizing World: Their Skewed Rise (2014)
  • A Comprehensive Dictionary of the Middle East (2013)
  • Apocalyptic Realm: Jihadists in South Asia (2012)
  • After Empire: The Birth of a Multipolar World (2010) (shortlisted for the Mirabaud Prize of the Forum International Médias Nord-Sud)
  • Inside Central Asia: A Political and Cultural History of Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkey and Iran (2009) (on The Financial Times’s List of Best History Books of the Year)
  • Blood of the Earth: The Battle for the World’s Vanishing Oil Resources (2007)
  • The Timeline History of India (2006)
  • The Iranian Labyrinth: Journeys through Theocratic Iran and Its Furies (2005)
  • Secrets and Lies: Operation 'Iraqi Freedom' and After (2004)/ (Financial Times’ Best Politics and Religion Book of the Year) / (Long-listed for the George Orwell Prize for Political Writing)
  • The Essential Middle East: A Comprehensive Guide (2003)
  • Iraq: In The Eye Of The Storm (2002)
  • War Without End: The Rise of Islamist Terrorism and Global Response (2002), ISBN 9781136485565
  • The Rough Guide History of India (2002)
  • Neighbors, Not Friends: Iraq and Iran after the Gulf Wars (2001)
  • Sharing the Promised Land: A Tale of Israelis and Palestinians (1998)
  • Dictionary of the Middle East (1996)
  • The Middle East (1996)
  • Between Marx and Muhammad: The Changing Face of Central Asia (1995)
  • Lebanon, Fire and Embers: A History of the Lebanese Civil War (1993)
  • Desert Shield to Desert Storm: The Second Gulf War (1992)
  • Black British, White British: A History of Race Relations in Britain (1991)
  • The Longest War: The Iran-Iraq Military Conflict (1991)
  • Holy Wars: The Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism (1989)
  • Iran: The Revolution Within (1988)
  • Iran under the Ayatollahs (1985)
  • Inside the Middle East (1982)
  • Inside India Today (1977)
  • The Untouchables of India (1975)
  • Black British, White British (1973)
  • The Indian Family in Britain (1969)

Fiction

  • Three Plays (1985)
  • Interior, Exchange, Exterior (Poems, 1980)
  • Apply, Apply, No Reply & A Clean Break (Two Plays, 1978)
  • To Anchor a Cloud (Play, 1972)
  • A Triangular View (Novel, 1969)

Editor[edit]

Contributor[edit]

  • A World Connected: Globalization In The 21st Century (ed.) Nayan Chanda (2013)
  • Encyclopedia Of Global Studies (eds.) Helmut Anheier & Mark Juergensmeyer (2012)
  • The World According To Tomdispatch: America In The New Age Of Empire (ed.) Tom Englehardt (2008)
  • New Makers Of Modern Culture, Vol. 2, (ed.) Justin Wintle (2007)
  • New Makers Of Modern Culture, Vol. 1 (ed.) Justin Wintle (2007)
  • The Iraq War Reader (eds) Micah Sifri & Christopher Serf (2003)
  • A Concise History Of India (a new chapter), (2002)
  • A Just Response: The Nation On Terrorism, Democracy And 11 September 2001 (ed.) Katrina vanden Heuvel (2002)
  • What's it like? Life And Culture In Britain Today (eds) Joanne Collie & Alex Martin (2000)
  • Iran And The Arab World (ed.) Hooshang Amirahmadi (1993)
  • The Gulf War Reader (eds) Micah Sifri & Christopher Serf (1991)
  • Makers Of Nineteenth Century Culture (ed.) Justin Wintle (1984)
  • Pieces Of Hate (ed.) Brian Redhead & Kenneth McLeish (1982)
  • Makers Of Modern Culture (ed.) Justin Wintle (1982)
  • World Minorities, Vol II (ed.) Georgina Ashworth (1977)
  • World Minorities, Vol I (ed.) Georgina Ashworth (1977)
  • Colour, Culture And Consciousness (ed.) Bhikhu Parekh (1974)
  • One For Sorrow, Two For Joy (ed.) Paul Barker (1972)

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Dilip Hiro". The Guardian. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  2. ↑ "Feature Articles | YaleGlobal Online". yaleglobal.yale.edu. Retrieved 2 July 2019.
  3. ↑ "TomDispatch". www.tomdispatch.com. Retrieved 2 July 2019.

External links[edit]

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