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Michael E. Neagle
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Historian; Former Reporter; Dad; Husband; Author of “America’s Forgotten Colony: Cuba’s Isle of Pines” (Cambridge University Press) and “Chasing Bandits: America’s Long War on Terror” (UNC Press); VP of New England Historical Association
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Thrilled to share that my next book, "Chasing Bandits: America's Long War on Terror" is now available for pre-order at the @uncpress.bsky.social website. Promo code: 01SOCIAL30 to save 30%.

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Chasing Bandits | Michael E. Neagle | University of North Carolina Press
While the war on terror has been America's largest and most publicized attempt to root out foreign enemies this century, the quest to identify and destroy re...
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Come see me for a #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social) book signing at @barnesandnoble.com in Enfield, CT from 1-3 p.m. Feb. 21. Even if you already have a book, come by to keep me company. Or buy another copy!
February 11, 2026 at 7:35 PM
Had a great conversation about #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social) with the guys at Crawlspace Podcast. We covered a lot of foreign policy ground - even beyond the book. Here's the YouTube link to watch. Podcast link in comments below. youtu.be/YPS1LA48R7E?...
620 // A History of Terrorists w/ Prof. Michael E. Neagle
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February 3, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Save the date: The #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social) book tour rolls on to Worcester on March 11 for a homecoming at the College of the Holy Cross. I've been invited by the McFarland Center to speak about "Ethics and the Rhetoric of America's Long War on Terror." Talk is free & open to all.
January 20, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Thanks to a fun and engaging audience at the Albany Public Library today who came to hear my talk about #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social). Great Q&A session! Appreciation to Friends and Foundation of Albany Public Library & Andrea Nicolay for setting this up.
January 14, 2026 at 1:51 AM
The #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social) book tour kicks off the Spring 2026 slate with a return engagement in Albany - this time at the @albanynylibrary.bsky.social at 2 p.m. Jan. 13. Thanks to Friends and Foundation of the Albany library & Andrea Nicolay for the invite.
January 8, 2026 at 4:23 PM
ICYMI - My segment on WHDH 7News Boston on Saturday night about the raid to get Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

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January 7, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Will be on live at whdh.com after the #Trump press conference re: #Venezuela.
Home - Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7News
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January 3, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Chatted with Lee Elci again about #ChasingBandits and #terrorism more broadly on the WarZone w/Wayne Allyn Root show on Monday night. My segment starts around 25:30. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
Wayne Allyn Root’s WAR Zone 12-15-25 Hour 2
Podcast Episode · Wayne Allyn Root’s WAR Zone (Audio) · 12/16/2025 · 44m
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December 17, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Was thrilled to be a guest this week on one of my favorite podcasts, "History as it Happens" w/Martin Di Caro. We talked about #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social) and the current situation in #Venezuela with #narcoterrorists. historyasithappens.libsyn.com/from-bandits...
History As It Happens: From Bandits to Narco-Terrorists
to skip ads, get bonus content, and enjoy 24/7 access to the entire catalog of 500 episodes. Since the nation's founding, American leaders, journalists, and ordinary citizens have used words to descri...
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December 12, 2025 at 2:15 PM
My radio interview with Lee Elci on Friday talking about #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social). Great conversation - with a guest appearance by my friend Hans Despain! (Starts at 1:29:02 mark) on.soundcloud.com/iF2IAE7fnVXH...
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December 6, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social) back-to-back this week open to all:

3:30 p.m. Wednesday (Nov. 19) - home game at Nichols College. Snacks available, so get there early!

6:30 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 20) - on the road at Gladys E. Kelly Public Library in Webster, MA.

Hope to see you there.
November 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
In today’s Hartford Courant, my op-ed arguing the Trump administration’s recent strikes near Venezuela as the latest case of #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social).

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Opinion: A professor’s look at chasing bandits in Venezuela
Trump claims that his position as commander-in-chief gives him the authority to use military means for self-defense or against an imminent threat.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Just recorded a great interview with Monday Night Talk on 95.9FM WATD about #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social). Segment will air around 7:30 p.m. Nov. 17. You can catch it here. Click "For Listeners," then "Listen Live Online" 959watd.com/monday-night...
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November 14, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social) book tour continues with a home game at Nichols College at 3 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Conant Library. Open to all. Come get some snacks and a book!
November 12, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Excited to host Night 1 of the New England Historical Association conference at Nichols College. And at 9 p.m., I'll be on @wbznewsradio.bsky.social NightSide w/Dan Rea talking about #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social) & US strikes near Venezuela. Listen online here: wbznewsradio.iheart.com
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November 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I had a wonderful time yesterday talking with @easternctstateuniv.bsky.social students and faculty about #ChasingBandits. Great questions and conversation. Thanks to Caitlin Carenen for the invite. @uncpress.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
It’s out there in the world! Nice to see that #ChasingBandits made it to the West Coast.
Vaulting to the top of my reading pile, the next volume by Dr @mikeneagle.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 1:45 AM
The Fall 2025 "Chasing Bandits" (@uncpress.bsky.social) book tour rolls on. I'll be at @easternctstateuniv.bsky.social at 3 p.m. Nov. 5. Looking forward to a Willimantic homecoming.
October 29, 2025 at 7:04 PM
It’s alive!
October 27, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Had a great time at Siena University talking about "Chasing Bandits" (@uncpress.bsky.social) Thursday and Friday. Very grateful to Karen Sonnelitter for the invitation and the hospitality shown by the students and faculty of the History and Political Science/IR programs.
October 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Albany Amigos: The #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social) Fall 2025 book tour continues at Siena University on Oct. 23. Thanks to Karen Sonnelitter for the invitation and making his happen. Hope to see you there!
October 16, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A big "Thank You" to Alan McPherson and those at Temple University @cenfad.bsky.social who came to my talk last night, either in-person or virtually. I appreciate the interest and thoughtful questions about "Chasing Bandits."
October 14, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Michael Neagle (@mikeneagle.bsky.social), Nichols College.
This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Michael E. Neagle (@mikeneagle.bsky.social), Nichols College.

This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 13, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Philly Phriends: I'll be at @templeuniv.bsky.social @cenfad.bsky.social on Oct. 13 as I continue the book tour for #ChasingBandits (@uncpress.bsky.social). Hope to see you there - either in person or virtually.
Please join us for a lecture by Dr. Michael E. Neagle (@mikeneagle.bsky.social), Nichols College.

This event is in-person and also available via Zoom. Please use this link to register: temple.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
October 2, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Sincere “thank you” to Springfield College for a warm reception and support of my #ConstitutionDay talk on “US Responses to Terrorism Over the Past Century and Beyond.” #ChasingBandits
September 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM