Douglas J. Feith

Lawyer and politician, Under Secretary of Defense

Douglas J. Feith - Lawyer and politician, Under Secretary of Defense
Born

July 16th, 1953
71 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy from 2001 to 2005 during the George W. Bush administration, providing strategic guidance on defense policy. Held positions at the Department of Defense and the National Security Council. Contributed to the formulation of U.S. policy in Iraq and the broader Middle East during a critical period in American foreign relations. Co-founded the Center for National Security Strategies, focusing on national security and defense issues, and has been involved in various legal, academic, and policy research endeavors since leaving government service.

Served as Under Secretary of Defense for Policy

Co-founded the Center for National Security Strategies

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