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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. he 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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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. he 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.’

    The Mission of Tzipi Hotovely | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    The Mission of Tzipi Hotovely | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    The Israeli Ambassador to London speaks up eloquently and frankly for her embattled country.

    • 41 min
    Toby Young Speaks Freely | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    Toby Young Speaks Freely | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    Toby Young, director of the splendid Free Speech Union, discusses his campaign to defend freedom of expression.

    • 41 min
    Conrad Black’s Extraordinary Magnum Opus | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    Conrad Black’s Extraordinary Magnum Opus | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    Conrad Black discusses his epic thousand-page history of the Ancient World up to the death of Emperor Augustus.

    • 42 min
    The China threat: from TikTok to Taiwan | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

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

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

    • 46 min
    The Sagacity of Elliott Abrams | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    The Sagacity of Elliott Abrams | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

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

    • 32 min
    Matt Pottinger Sounds the Alarm in Asia | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    Matt Pottinger Sounds the Alarm in Asia | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

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

    • 1 hr 2 min

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