Sarah B. Snyder

About the Author

Sarah B. Snyder is a distinguished historian and professor specializing in the intersections of human rights, international relations, and U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War era. With a PhD from the University of Chicago, she has held faculty positions at prestigious institutions, including Georgetown University, where she teaches courses on diplomacy and global activism. Snyder's research draws on extensive archival work to illuminate how grassroots movements influenced geopolitical strategies, challenging traditional narratives of power. Her acclaimed book, From Selma to Moscow: How Human Rights Activists Transformed U.S. Foreign Policy, explores the pivotal role of activists in reshaping American diplomacy from the civil rights struggles in Selma to the human rights dialogues in Moscow. A sought-after speaker and commentator, Snyder continues to contribute insightful analyses to academic journals and public discourse on contemporary global issues.