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Historian Analyzes America's Evolving Grand Strategy Post-Cold War

11/20/2025

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Historian John Gaddis discussed how American grand strategy evolved from the Cold War to today in a discussion recorded on September 8, 2025.
He analyzes events including the atomic bomb's impact and forecasts of Soviet collapse.
He reflects on détente's failures and assesses Ronald Reagan's strategic decisions.
He says understanding history helps address challenges from China and Russia.

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Historian John Gaddis discussed how American grand strategy evolved from the Cold War to today in a discussion recorded on September 8, 2025.
He analyzes events including the atomic bomb's impact and forecasts of Soviet collapse.
He reflects on détente's failures and assesses Ronald Reagan's strategic decisions.
He says understanding history helps address challenges from China and Russia.