David Makovsky

Who is David Makovsky?

David Makovsky, born June 21, 1960, is the Ziegler distinguished fellow and director of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy Project on the Middle East Peace Process.

In addition, he is an adjunct lecturer at Johns Hopkins University's Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies, in the Middle Eastern studies program.

He is the coauthor of the book Myths, Illusions, & Peace with senior White House advisor Dennis Ross. Mr. Makovsky's commentary on U.S. policy towards the Middle East and Middle East Peace Process appears on the PBS NewsHour with Jim Lehrer. His writing also writings can be found in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Foreign Affairs, among other places.