Courage and Conviction: Will Inboden on “the Peacemaker,” Part II

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Recorded on January 25, 2023.
Will Inboden is a man of many talents: author, academic, and national policy maker, holding positions within the State Department and the National Security Council before returning to academia. He currently serves as executive director of the Clements Center for National Security and as associate professor of public policy and history at the LBJ School of Public Affairs, both at the University of Texas-Austin.
In this wide-ranging two-part interview, Inboden discusses in great detail Reagan’s strategy and tactics in bringing the Cold War to a successful and peaceful conclusion through negotiation and, yes, some artful bluffing.
In this second installment, we cover Reagan’s second term, including his quest to negotiate and sign a nuclear arms treaty with Soviet premier Mikhail Gorbachev; the now iconic “tear down this wall” speech (a topic our host has some familiarity with); and finally, the lasting legacy of Ronald Reagan and his place in history.
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00:00 Introduction
01:19 What was at stake?
03:30 Gorbachev’s rise to power: How did Gorbachev, a reformer, win the support of Soviet communist hardliners and what role did Reagan play?
8:49 Gorbachev’s foreign policy
10:42 What is the “Reagan Doctrine”?
14:07 What was the significance of Reagan and Gorbachev’s meeting at the Geneva Summit in 1985?
16:37 Reykjavik Summit 1986 and its effect on the internal politics of the Politburo
27:08 Reagan’s speech at the Berlin Wall in 1987
37:17 Grobachev visits Washington: Washington Summit 1987
39:52 The Aftermath of the Cold War
45:30 “Peace Maker” by Will Inboden
54:47 Closing questions
1:02:14 End

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@Tadicuslegion78 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Robinson is one of the best interviewers, he asks clear questions and lets his interviewee speak

@-dash Жыл бұрын

For those of us born after the Cold War, _Uncommon Knowledge_ is invaluable. We’re grateful!

@kevinjenner9502 Жыл бұрын

CIA Coups in Iran (1953) Guatemala (1954) Congo (1960) Dominican Republic (1961) S Vietnam (1963) Brazil (1964) Chile (1973)

@joselovesbirria Жыл бұрын

"let's wrangle" ahhh I love you, Dr. Robinson.

@user-tj9bg6tz2p Жыл бұрын

I think it's very humble of Peter to discuss the Berlin Wall speech. It was he who wrote those iconic four words and, despite much advice to the contrary, Reagan kept it in. Many people would have taken the opportunity to say, "that was my idea" yet Peter didn't. A true professional, showcasing his guest, Dr Inboden, not himself

@kevinjenner9502 Жыл бұрын

JFK “authorizing” the book “Profiles in Courage” which was mostly researched and written by Kennedy friend and speechwriter Ted Sorensen.

@dafydm3050 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Mr Reagan

@andrewwickham4642 Жыл бұрын

Deep thanks for a memorable reflection on vision and leadership… Reagan Thatcher and Pope JP2 all embodied both Cheers Andrew Wickham

@jorgebatres6003 Жыл бұрын

Bought this book after listening to the first Interview and finished it. One of the best books I've ever read ; congrats to Inboden on superb job. Imo this is a must read.