Yuval Levin is a prominent academic, author, and American political analyst known for his many contributions to political thought. Currently, he serves as the director of Social, Cultural, and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute, where he also holds the Beth and Ravenel Curry Chair in Public Policy. Levin is the founding editor of National Affairs and is a senior editor at The New Atlantis, a contributing editor at National Review, and a contributing opinion writer for The New York Times.
Born in Haifa, Israel, Levin immigrated to the United States during his childhood. He earned a bachelor’s degree from American University and a master’s degree and a PhD from the Committee on Social Thought at the University of Chicago. Levin’s professional experience includes serving on the White House domestic policy staff under President George W. Bush and serving as a congressional staffer at the member, committee, and leadership levels. He was also executive director of the President’s Council on Bioethics and is a former Hertog Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center.
Levin has written extensively on political philosophy and public policy. His several books examine topics such as the ideological origins of modern political divisions, the importance of institutions in American life, and the challenges American society faces. In addition to his books, Levin has written essays and articles for numerous publications, including Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Washington Post, and The Atlantic. Through his scholarship and public engagement, Levin continues to influence discussions on democracy, governance, and the social fabric of the United States.
