About the Gelber Prize

The Lionel Gelber Prize is presented annually by the Lionel Gelber Prize Board and the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy at the University of Toronto.

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Congratulations to Francis J. Gavin

the 2026 Lionel Gelber Prize winner for

Thinking Historically: A Guide to Statecraft and Strategy

The 2026 Gelber Prize Ceremony and Lecture will take place on April 15, 2026