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Why the Cold War Still Matters with John Lewis Gaddis | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution

Nov 19, 2025 · 1h 7m
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  • Cold War historical context: Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Gaddis explains origins, nuclear age impacts, Vietnam, détente, and Soviet collapse, while addressing why contemporary students lack Cold War understanding
  • Strategic thinkers and pivotal moments: Gaddis revisits George Kennan's predictive insights, Reagan's strategic instincts, détente failures in the 1970s, and how atomic weapons reshaped global politics
  • Future grand strategy challenges: Discussion pivots to modern implications—China and Russia threats, democracy promotion tensions, and how historical lessons inform contemporary American strategic planning

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