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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. 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.’
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Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
The rabbi of America’s oldest Jewish congregation discusses his new book, Providence and Power.
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Monday Jul 31, 2023
Mike McFaul, President Obama’s ambassador to Moscow, drew on history to discover what makes Putin tick.
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Former prime minister of Australia Tony Abbott is in characteristically forthright form when discussing the past, present, and future of Western institutions.
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Lord (Charles) Powell recalls his service as Margaret Thatcher’s closest advisor during her three historic premierships.
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
Lord (George) Robertson, Secretary-General of NATO, talks about steering the organization through some of its most perilous moments.
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
The longest serving foreign minister in Australian history, Alexander Downer used his past experience to navigate a series of major crises, including 9/11.
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
The Oscar-winning creator of Gosford Park and Downton Abbey speaks about history, creativity and noblesse oblige.
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Monday Apr 10, 2023
Over a quarter of a century separated William P. Barr’s terms as the 77th and also the 85th Attorney General of the United States, serving under two very different presidents.