Michael Lind
Michael Lind is a prominent American writer, public intellectual, and Co-Founder of New America, a leading nonpartisan think tank. He also serves as Policy Director of New America’s Economic Growth Program, where he focuses on economic strategy and national development. Lind is widely recognized for his advocacy of “democratic nationalism” and has authored numerous influential books on U.S. political economy, foreign policy, and American history. Throughout his distinguished academic career, he has taught at several prestigious institutions, including Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, and currently serves as a professor at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. In addition to his work at New America, Lind is a frequent contributor to major media outlets, including The New York Times, Financial Times, and Salon, where he provides insightful commentary on politics, economics, and national policy.
Michael Lind Professional Experience / Academic History
Professional Experience
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Co-Founder and Policy Director of the Economic Growth Program
Academic History
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J.D., Law
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M.A., International Relations
Michael Lind co-founded the New America Foundation (now known simply as New America) in 1999 alongside Ted Halstead, Sherle Schwenninger, and Walter Russell Mead.
Since its founding, New America has become one of the most influential think tanks in Washington, D.C., focusing on innovative public policy solutions for the 21st century.
Lind has held multiple leadership roles within the organization. He co-directed the American Strategy Program, founded the Economic Growth Program, and served as the first fellow of New America in 1999.
Over the years, he has been Whitehead Senior Fellow, co-founder and co-director of the American Strategy Project, co-director of the Next Social Contract Initiative, and an ASU Future of War Fellow, contributing significantly to the think tank’s intellectual direction.
MEDIA PRESENCE & PUBLICATIONS
Michael Lind is the author of more than a dozen books exploring U.S. political economy, history, and foreign policy, making him a respected voice in national debates.
His work has appeared in leading outlets such as the Financial Times, The New York Times, and Democracy Journal.
He is a frequent commentator on television and radio, having appeared on C-SPAN, NPR, CNN, PBS NewsHour, and Business News Network, among others.
Lind has also served as an editor or writer for prestigious publications including The New Yorker, Harper’s Magazine, The New Republic, and The National Interest.
His notable books include The Next American Nation, The Radical Center, Made in Texas, and Land of Promise, a widely praised, comprehensive account of the U.S. economic development.