Chalmers Johnson is an American political analyst, historian, and author known for his research on American foreign policy and imperialism. His works, including the Blowback trilogy, The Sorrows of Empire, Japan's Economic Miracle: How Professional Power and Business Built the World's Leading Economy, and Nemesis: The Last Days of the American Republic, explore the consequences of US military expansion and the influence of imperial policy on international relations. Johnson analyzes in detail how America's actions abroad affect its future, expressing a critical view of the current political system.