Jonathan Allen

Jonathan Allen is an esteemed author and journalist who has been writing since the late 1980s. Originally hailing from the United Kingdom, Allen has since become a respected writer in both the US and the UK. His writing often focuses on politics and current events, with a deep insight into how different countries are affected by their politics, culture and history.

Throughout his career, Allen has written several books and articles which are renowned for their breadth and depth of reporting. Among his most acclaimed books are Nixon's Gambits: Making Foreign Policy in the Shadow of Watergate and Lion of Parliament: The Life and Times of Sir Henry Campbell–Bannerman. Both books explore the lives of two of America’s and Britain’s most important figures in global politics during the 20th century, respectively.

Nixon’s Gambits sheds light on then-Vice President Richard Nixon’s career in the White House, more specifically his role in the Watergate scandal. Allen’s detailed account of Nixon’s actions is backed up by hundreds of interviews and archival research, which serves as a reminder of the importance of presidential power in global affairs.

Lion of Parliament: The Life and Times of Sir Henry Campbell–Bannerman simultaneously delves into the influence of Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman during his premiership of Britain from October 1906 to May 1908. The book notably looks into how his attempt to reform the Liberal Party and its policies to appeal to the then-modern world did not last, and how his domestic and foreign policy decisions have since created enduring legacies.

In addition to his books, Allen also writes for various publications, including The Guardian, The Huffington Post and Foreign Policy. He currently offers his expertise as a foreign correspondent for NBC News, based in London. His articles often focus on geopolitical issues and their causes and effects.

In recent years, he has joined forces with Harvard Professor Stephen M. Walt to co-author the 2019 book The Hell of Good Intentions: America’s Foreign Policy Elite and the Decline of US Primacy. The two contemplate the role of America’s foreign policy establishment in the rise of authoritarianism and how it promoted military interventionism in its quest for global dominance.

With his vast collection of work, Jonathan Allen's writings continue to inform readers about the pressing topics of our age, equipped with compelling evidence and in-depth analysis. His contribution to the public knowledge remains an invaluable asset and has caused him to become one of the most respected writers of our time.