The Secrets of Statecraft

By: Hoover Institution
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  • Secrets of Statecraft is a bi-monthly podcast hosted by Andrew Roberts which explores the effect that the study of History has had on the careers and decision-making of public figures, and which will also ask leading historians about the influence that the study of History had on their biographical subjects. The title is taken from Winston Churchill’s reply on Coronation Day 1953 to a young American who had asked him for life-advice, to whom he said ‘Study History, study History, for therein lie all the secrets of statecraft.’
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Episodes
  • Radek Sikorski Unleashed | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    Radek Sikorski Unleashed | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution
    Nov 20 2024

    The Polish foreign minister Radek Sikorski is characteristically blunt about his former friend Viktor Orban, the chances of nuclear war in Ukraine, and his enemy Vladimir Putin.

    Recorded on October 26, 2024.
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    42 mins
  • John Bew Applies History to Foreign Policy-Making | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    John Bew Applies History to Foreign Policy-Making | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution
    Nov 6 2024

    Professor John Bew’s knowledge as the biographer of Lord Castlereagh and Clement Attlee and the historian of Realpolitik was put to good use when he became the senior foreign policy advisor to no fewer than four British prime ministers.

    Recorded on October 18, 2024.
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • The Courage of Sir Bill Browder | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    The Courage of Sir Bill Browder | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution
    Oct 23 2024

    How Bill Browder reacted when Vladimir Putin murdered Browder’s friend and lawyer Sergei Magnitsky.

    Recorded on October 11, 2024.
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    45 mins

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