Timothy Mitchell

Timothy Mitchell writes about colonialism, political economy, the politics of energy, and the making of expert knowledge. Trained in the fields of law, history, and political theory, he works across the disciplinary boundaries of history and the social sciences. Many of Timothy’s writings explore materials from the history and contemporary politics of Egypt, where he has conducted research over many years.  Mitchell is the William B. Ransford Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at Columbia University. His is based in the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies, for which he served as chair from 2011 until 2017. Much of Timothy’s writing can be found on his website.