Michel Paradis On Eisenhower And Decency

Michel Paradis On Eisenhower And Decency

Published: November 28, 2025

Duration: 49:04

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Michel is a human rights lawyer and author. He’s currently a lecturer at Columbia Law School, where he teaches national security law and jurisprudence. He’s also a contributing editor at Lawfare. His latest book is The Light of Battle: Eisenhower, D-Day, and the Birth of the American Superpower — an accessible, racy account of the run-up to D-Day, along with fascinating snapshots of his entire career.

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