About
An acclaimed expert on the African civil wars, he is better known as the husband of famous film director, Mira Nair. He was a longtime professor in Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs.
Before Fame
He was born in Mumbai, India and was raised in Kampala, Uganda. He later studied political science at the University of Pittsburgh and went on to receive his PhD from Harvard University.
Trivia
He was ranked among the top public intellectuals in the world by several publications.
Family Life
He married filmmaker Mira Nair in 1988. The couple became parents to one son.
Associated With
His controversial piece on Robert Mugabe was widely criticized for being too soft on the dictator.
