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Discussion: Lee Cogdon on Soviet Containment Strategist George Kennan
Episode 157 • 18th March 2026 • Contra Mundum • Contra Mundum
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Wide-ranging conversation with C.Jay Engel and Lee Cogdon unpacking the life and legacy of George Kennan the architect of Soviet containment. We explore Kennan’s role in shaping early Cold War strategy, the intellectual foundations of containment, and how his ideas were interpreted (and often misapplied) by U.S. policymakers.

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