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**The Secrets of Statecraft**

Secrets of Statecraft is a bimonthly podcast hosted by Distinguished Visiting Fellow Andrew Roberts that explores the effect that the study of history has had on the careers and decision making of public figures. The podcast also features leading historians discussing 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.”

Latest Episodes:

The China threat: from TikTok to Taiwan | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution Mar 14, 2024

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Congressman Mike Gallagher on why the West should take the threat of China seriously, from TikTok to Taiwan.

The Sagacity of Elliott Abrams | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution Feb 23, 2024

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Elliott Abrams has had the ear of Republican presidents from Reagan to Trump. Here is what he told them...

Matt Pottinger Sounds the Alarm in Asia | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution Feb 03, 2024

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Former Deputy National Security Adviser and China expert Matt Pottinger takes a clear-eyed view of the threats to peace in Asia.

The View From Inside Israel with Tom Gross | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution Jan 24, 2024

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Tom Gross is an influential British journalist and Middle East commentator who provides cutting-edge analysis on the unfolding Israel-Gaza struggle.

Once More Unto the Breach, with Eliot Cohen | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution Nov 10, 2023

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Former State Department Counsellor Eliot Cohen on how William Shakespeare can explain the rise, rule, and fall of present day leaders.

The varied career (but unvarying principles) of Robert O’Brien | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution Aug 30, 2023

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Robert O’Brien has had a large number of demanding jobs, but none more so than being President Trump’s national security advisor.

Rabbi Meir Soloveichik on exceptional Jewish Leadership | Secrets Of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution Aug 15, 2023

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The rabbi of America’s oldest Jewish congregation discusses his new book, Providence and Power.

Getting Inside the Mind of Vladimir Putin | Secrets Of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts and Michael McFaul | Hoover Institution Jul 31, 2023

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Mike McFaul, President Obama’s ambassador to Moscow, drew on history to discover what makes Putin tick.

Tony Abbott Speaks Out | Secrets Of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution Jul 12, 2023

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Former prime minister of Australia Tony Abbott is in characteristically forthright form when discussing the past, present, and future of Western institutions.

Lord (Charles) Powell recalls his service as Margaret Thatcher’s closest advisor | Secrets Of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution Jun 27, 2023

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Lord (Charles) Powell recalls his service as Margaret Thatcher’s closest advisor during her three historic premierships.