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British Historian Timothy Garton Ash Wins 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences

The British historian, journalist and essayist Timothy Garton Ash has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Social Sciences for his chronicling of Europe's democratic struggles and his defense of liberal values.

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