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My Take
Andrew Bacevich is the kind of thinker I find quietly indispensable. A Princeton graduate and professor emeritus at Boston University, he spent decades scrutinizing how America wields its power, rather than cheerleading it. What earns my respect is his refusal to chase trends; he builds his arguments book by book, and the 2014 American Book Award feels like recognition of that steady integrity. In an era of loud, shallow takes, a historian who insists on examining foreign policy and military history on their own terms is a rare asset. I trust voices that argue carefully over those that merely shout.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Andrew Bacevich
- Name (Japanese)
- アンドリュー・ベースヴィッチ
- Reading
- あんどりゅー・べーすゔぃっち
- Born
- July 5, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Normal, Illinois, United States
- Occupation
- political scientist / historian / university teacher
2. Background
- University
- Princeton University
Awards & achievements
- 2014 American Book Awards
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Andrew Bacevich born?
Born July 5, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Andrew Bacevich from?
Andrew Bacevich is from Normal, Illinois, United States.
What does Andrew Bacevich do?
Andrew Bacevich works as political scientist, historian, university teacher.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
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