MICHAEL A. LEDEEN

Michael A. Ledeen is the Resident Scholar in the Freedom Chair at the American Enterprise Institute. From 1981 to 1986, Ledeen served as a special advisor and consultant to top policy officials in the Reagan Administration, including to the Secretary of State, to the National Security Advisor to the President and to the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

He has spent many years researching and speaking on leadership and the use of power, with books, such as Machiavelli on Modern Leadership (1999), and Freedom Betrayed: How America Led a Global Democratic Revolution, Won the Cold War, and Walked Away (1996). His work has led to appearances on the PBS NewsHour, CNN Larry King Live and Newsmaker. Ledeen has published numerous articles in publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Washington Times, National Review, American Spectator, International Economy, and Commentary.

Mr. Ledeen received his B.A. from Pomona College in Claremont, California. He received his M.S. and PhD in History and Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin.

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