Michel Gobat

Michel Gobat is a historian and professor at the University of Iowa, specializing in Latin American history with a focus on Nicaragua and U.S. imperialism. He is the author of acclaimed works such as 'Confronting the American Dream: Nicaragua under U.S. Imperial Rule' and 'Empire by Invitation: William Walker and Manifest Destiny in Central America'. His research explores the intersections of U.S. foreign policy, local agency, and cultural encounters in Central America.