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Author, commentator and broadcaster

Author, commentator and broadcaster

Humphrey Hawksley has reported on key trends, events and conflicts from all over the world.

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  • Rake Ozenna Thrillers
  • Future History
  • International Thrillers
  • Non-Fiction
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Ice Islands

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The Third World War

The Third World War

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Asian Waters Revised and Expanded

Asian Waters

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Journalism

Humphrey is an award-winning author and foreign correspondent whose assignments with the BBC have taken him to crises all over the world. His Rake Ozenna series originated when reporting from the US-Russian border during heightened tension

He has been guest lecturer at universities and think tanks such as the RAND Corporation, The Center for Strategic and International Studies and MENSA Cambridge. He moderates the monthly Democracy Forum debates on international issues and is a host on the weekly Goldster Book Club where he discusses books and talks to authors.

He has presented numerous BBC documentaries and his latest non-fiction work is Asian Waters: The Struggle Over the Indo-Pacific and the Challenge to American Power.

Praise for Rake Ozenna

Rake Ozenna, is smart and tough, and we’re glad to have him on our side.

Nelson de Mille

Praise for The Third World War

A superior-minded thriller … makes into plausible fiction the global political realities of our time.

Kirkus Reviews

Praise for Asian Waters

A solid overview…informative and thought-provoking

Publishers Weekly

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Climate change: South Asia’s biggest threat?

Imagine waking up to find your home submerged, your crops destroyed, and your community in chaos—all because of climate change. In South Asia, this isn’t just a nightmare; it’s a daily reality. Join us as we uncover the shocking truths behind the unprecedented disasters reshaping lives in this … Read More

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Humphrey’s favourite place in Anchorage, Alaska – Mount Baldy

Taiwan – Old China blends with New Asia

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Bhutan – Land of Luxury & Legends

Hong Kong & the Great Outdoors

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