Anam Zakaria

Anam Zakaria is an acclaimed author and development professional focusing on conflict, peace, and South Asian history.

Her book "1971: A People's History from Bangladesh, Pakistan and India" (2019) is her third work, following "Between the Great Divide" (2018) and "The Footprints of Partition" (2015), which won the 2017 KLF German Peace Prize.

Zakaria's writing frequently appears in major international publications like The New York Times, Al Jazeera, and Dawn.

Her work is characterized by its nuanced approach to complex historical and political issues, often employing personal narratives and oral histories to challenge dominant state-sponsored narratives and bridge divides between nations.