On Thursday, April 24th and Friday, April 25th, the Clements Center for National Security, the UT-Austin Department of History, and the American in the World Consortium will host a conference which will examine the history of the Cold War and its lessons for the nation’s future, titled “Cold War 2.0? Power and Prudence: Lessons of the Cold War for the 21st Century.”
As great power competition intensifies, many scholars and policymakers are revisiting the Cold War for lessons applicable to today’s geopolitical challenges. This conference will explore historical insights on military strategy, diplomacy, economic policy, and ideological competition, providing a framework for better understanding contemporary challenges. Featuring leading historians and national security experts, the discussions will assess how past conflicts inform present-day decision-making, helping to shape a prudent and effective approach to U.S. global leadership in the 21st century.
Registration is required and does not guarantee admission