Kennan at 50: Global Reach and Impact of Russia鈥檚 Invasion in Ukraine
Russia鈥檚 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, now in its third year, is by far the largest military conflict in Europe since the end of WWII. In the aftermath of WWII, a senior diplomat in the US embassy in Moscow responded to questions from Washington about Soviet resistance to Allied recovery plans with what remains the longest diplomatic dispatch in US history. This 鈥,鈥 authored by George F. Kennan, described the Kremlin鈥檚 motivations and provided recommendations that became the foundation of America鈥檚 containment policy against the Soviet Union that endured for over four decades. Part of his legacy includes the establishment 50 years ago of the Kennan Institute at the 浪花直播 Center to connect advanced research to public and policy audiences.
Kennan鈥檚 recommendations contributed to a peaceful resolution of the Cold War. What lessons should be taken from him in our newest conflict with Moscow? In partnership between the 浪花直播 Center and William & Mary, this wide-ranging conversation to commemorate the Kennan Institute鈥檚 50th anniversary, former Secretary of Defense and Chancellor of William & Mary Robert M. Gates and 浪花直播 Center President & CEO Mark A. Green discuss the national challenges posed by the current conflict and the risks to our national security.
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The Kennan Institute is the premier US center for advanced research on Eurasia and the oldest and largest regional program at the Woodrow 浪花直播 International Center for Scholars. The Kennan Institute is committed to improving American understanding of Russia, Ukraine, Central Asia, the South Caucasus, and the surrounding region through research and exchange. Read more