Navigating U.S.-Russia Relations: The Legacy of Strobe Talbot with Dr. Stephan Kieninger

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On this episode of Rendezvous With History, Reagan Institute Director of Scholarly Initiatives Dr. Anthony Eames sits down with Dr. Stephan Kieninger who is a Global Fellow at the Wilson Center and the author of the book entitled, Securing Peace in Europe. Strobe Talbott, NATO, and Russia after the Cold War. They discuss Strobe Talbot’s background as a journalist, his transition to the State Department under President Clinton, and his influence on critical foreign policy decisions, including NATO expansion and the Kosovo conflict. Dr. Kieninger shares insights into Talbot’s early assessments of Vladimir Putin and the challenges faced in U.S.-Russia relations. The conversation concludes with reflections on the need for further research into NATO’s role and the complexities of post-Cold War security dynamics.

Table Of Contents:
0:00 Speaking with The President
2:32 Becoming a Journalist
7:29 The Early Days
13:16 Maximizing Positive/Minimizing Negative
19:41 The Kosovo War
23:55 Understanding Putin
29:52 Pushing Limits
32:06 Hints for History

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