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David Makovsky

b. 1960

Expert on Middle East politics

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About David Makovsky

Born 1960. David Makovsky is an American political scientist.

David Makovsky (born June 21, 1960) is the director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy Project on the Middle East Peace Process. he serves as a adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University's Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) in the Middle Eastern studies program.

From 1989 to 2000, David Makovsky extensively covered the peace process between Israel and Palestine, in his roles as executive editor and editor-in-chief (1999-2000) of The Jerusalem Post, and diplomatic correspondent for Israel's major daily Haaretz.

The range of issues covered by the Institute expanded once again after September 11, this time driven by the focus of the U.S. on the Middle East as a central foreign policy concern. The Institute has thus dedicated new resources to assist the U.S. government in understanding and countering Islamist extremism, terrorism, and nuclear proliferation.

Media David Makovsky's commentary on the Arab–Israeli conflict have appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, the Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, the Financial Times, the International Herald Tribune, the Chicago Tribune, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and The National Interest.

Myths, Illusions, & Peace Among the areas covered in Myths, Illusions, & Peace are the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Iran, and the history behind the current events in these regions.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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Education
Harvard University, Columbia University
Employers
Johns Hopkins University, Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Awards
National Press Club (United States)

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People whose lives overlapped David Makovsky's

Frequently asked questions

Who is David Makovsky?

Expert on Middle East politics

When was David Makovsky born?

David Makovsky was born on 21 June 1960.

What is David Makovsky's occupation?

David Makovsky is a political scientist.

What nationality is David Makovsky?

David Makovsky is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Makovsky

· Wikidata: Q5237065

· DBpedia: David Makovsky

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