Gilbert Achcar is a Lebanese-born British academic and author. He is a professor of Development Studies and International Relations at the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Achcar is a renowned expert on the Middle East and has written extensively on the region's politics, economics, and history. He is the author of several books, including The Clash of Barbarisms: The Making of the New World Disorder and The People Want: A Radical Exploration of the Arab Uprising. Achcar is a frequent commentator in the media and has appeared on BBC, CNN, Al Jazeera, and other outlets. He is a passionate advocate for human rights and social justice in the Middle East.