George Packer

George Packer (born August 13, 1960) is an American journalist, novelist, and playwright. He is perhaps best known for his writings for The New Yorker about U.S. foreign policy and for his related book The Assassins' Gate: America in Iraq.

Prize anthology mentions

Best American Essays 2012*

Best American Essays 2015*

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