David Azerrad

David Azerrad, Ph.D.

Former Director, B. Kenneth Simon Center for Principles and Politics and AWC Family Foundation Fellow

David Azerrad studies conservatism, progressivism, identity politics, libertarianism and the American Founding.

This expert is no longer a staff member at The Heritage Foundation.

David Azerrad studies the American political tradition from the Founding until today, with a particular emphasis on contemporary political movements. He also teaches classes on American conservative and progressive political thought at American University. His writings have appeared in various publications, including The Claremont Review of Books, The Weekly Standard, National Affairs, The Times (of London), Real Clear Politics, The Federalist, The National Interest, and Interpretation: A Journal of Political Philosophy. He has also appeared on national television in the US, Canada, and the UK. Azerrad received a doctoral degree in politics from the University of Dallas, where he wrote a dissertation on the foundations of John Locke’s political thought. A native of Montreal, Quebec, he received a bachelor’s degree in journalism and political science from Concordia University in Montreal and a master of arts degree in political science from Carleton University in Ottawa.

REPORT

The Promises and Perils of Identity Politics

David Azerrad

Jan 23, 2019 Over an hour read

COMMENTARY

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Back Row America David Azerrad, Ph.D.

Jun 12, 2019 6 min read

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The NeverTrump Movement Is on Life-Support David Azerrad, Ph.D.

Apr 25, 2019 3 min read

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The Promises and Perils of Identity Politics David Azerrad, Ph.D.

Jan 23, 2019 Over an hour read

Commentary

Covington Student Was Indicted for the Sin of Smirking While White David Azerrad, Ph.D.

Jan 23, 2019 3 min read

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The Populist Challenge to Liberal Democracy? David Azerrad, Ph.D.

May 2, 2018 6 min read

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A Statement of Faith for the Modern University David Azerrad, Ph.D.

Dec 20, 2017 3 min read