IN PERSON: George F. Kennan (1904-2005) was the architect of the anti-Soviet containment strategy (1946), a U.S. ambassador to Moscow (1952) and Yugoslavia (1961-63), a scholar at the Institute for Advanced Study, and a prominent critic of his own policy. In this discussion-based course, we will explore Kennan’s intellectual evolution by reading key essays and lectures from the 1940s, '50s, and '80s. Students will gain insight into his shifting views on U.S. foreign policy. Weekly readings of about 25 pages are required, with active participation in class discussions expected. | Facilitated discussion.
Max enrollment: 15.
Location: Judea Reform Congregation, 1933 W. Cornwallis Rd, Durham NC 27705
