Michael Ignatieff

Central European University

Michael Ignatieff is Rector Emeritus and Professor of History at Central European University (CEU), where he also served as President from 2016 to 2021. Prior to his tenure at CEU, he served as a Member of the Parliament of Canada, a Leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, and a Leader of the Official Opposition. He is the author of numerous books, including Isaiah Berlin: A Life (2023), The Russian Album (2023), and On Consolation (2021). 

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