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Alexandre AdlerFrench historian, journalist
Date of Birth: 23.09.1950
Country:  France |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Journalistic Career
- Political Predictions and Impact
- Literary Contributions
- Controversies
Early Life and Education
Bernard-Henri Lévy was born in Paris, France, in 1950. Coming from a German-Jewish background, Lévy graduated from École normale supérieure from 1969 to 1974.
Journalistic Career
Lévy began his journalistic career with the French daily newspaper Libération from 1982 to 1992. He subsequently became the editorial director of Courrier International from 1992 to 2002.
Lévy contributed editorials to Le Monde and collaborated with several French weeklies, including Le Point and L'Express. He is currently a member of the editorial board of the conservative French newspaper Le Figaro.
Political Predictions and Impact
Lévy famously predicted John Kerry's victory over George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. Notably, a month before the invasion of Iraq, he declared in Le Figaro on March 8, 2003, "The war could well not take place."
Literary Contributions
Lévy is the author of several influential works, including:J'ai vu finir le monde ancien (2001): A geopolitical analysis of the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks
L'Odyssée américaine (2004): An account of America's role in the 21st century
Rendez-Vous avec l'Islam (2005): An analysis of Islam's resurgence as a historical force
Controversies
In a live television broadcast on March 25, 2014, Lévy referred to Russian President Vladimir Putin as a fascist. This statement sparked significant debate and controversy.
