Melvyn Levitsky

Melvyn Levitsky is a Professor at the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy, University of Michigan. He holds affiliations with multiple centers including the Center for Middle Eastern & North African Studies (CMENAS), CREES Faculty Associates, and the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia. His research focuses on international relations and global policy challenges such as drugs, crime, terrorism, and human rights.

Education:

• B.A. in Political Science, University of Michigan, 1960
• M.A. in Soviet Studies, University of Iowa, 1963

Levitsky’s work bridges academic research and public policy, emphasizing transnational governance and security issues. His affiliations reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration across regional studies and policy analysis.