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The Secrets of Statecraft

NouveauNatalie Livingstone on the Forgotten Women of Nuremberg | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution3 novembre 2026 · 40 min
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88
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3 Nov 2026

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Secrets of Statecraft​ is a bimonthly podcast hosted by Distinguished Visiting Fellow Andrew Roberts that explores the effect that the study of history has had on the careers and decision making of public figures. The podcast also features leading historians discussing 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.”

Épisodes 88

  1. Natalie Livingstone on the Forgotten Women of Nuremberg | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    40 minÉpisode 88

    Historian Natalie Livingstone joins Andrew Roberts to uncover the overlooked stories of the women at the Nuremberg trials. From a brilliant American lawyer denied the chance to present her own case, to a French …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Historian Natalie Livingstone joins Andrew Roberts to uncover the overlooked stories of the women at the Nuremberg trials. From a brilliant American lawyer denied the chance to present her own case, to a French Resistance survivor whose testimony confronted Nazi atrocities, these women helped shape the pursuit of justice. Drawing on her book The Nuremberg Women: The Untold Story of the Eight Women Who Brought the Nazis to Justice and her own family’s Holocaust history, Livingstone explores courage, complicity, and unexpected moments of hope—and why Nuremberg’s commitment to evidence and truth still matters today.

  2. Can America Still Govern Itself? | Lanhee Chen | Hoover Institution

    45 minÉpisode 87

    Hoover Institution fellow Lanhee Chen, a veteran of four presidential campaigns and the George W. Bush administration, joins Secrets of Statecraft to discuss why good policy so often fails politically. Drawing …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Hoover Institution fellow Lanhee Chen, a veteran of four presidential campaigns and the George W. Bush administration, joins Secrets of Statecraft to discuss why good policy so often fails politically. Drawing on his time as Mitt Romney’s chief policy advisor and his run for California State Controller, Chen discusses bipartisan healthcare reform, tax simplification, and the threat to Taiwan. He also criticizes California’s Prop 50 redistricting push, the muddled war in Iran, and Trump’s hold over the 2028 Republican nomination. He closes with reflections on California’s future and what might have been had Romney won the 2012 presidential election.

  3. What Thucydides Can Teach Us About Politics And War | Hoover Institution

    1 hÉpisode 86

    Everyone quotes Thucydides—but are we getting him right? Historian Andrew Novo joins Andrew Roberts to explore what the chronicler of Athens and Sparta really tells us about war, democracy, ambition, and human …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Everyone quotes Thucydides—but are we getting him right? Historian Andrew Novo joins Andrew Roberts to explore what the chronicler of Athens and Sparta really tells us about war, democracy, ambition, and human nature. From the disastrous invasion of Sicily to today’s rivalry between America and China, they examine how leaders wield power, how democracies lose their way, and why history’s most memorable lines can teach the wrong lessons when stripped of context.

  4. Andrew Roberts on Churchill, Napoleon, and the Men Who Change History | Hoover Institution

    1 h 4 minÉpisode 85

    In this special, crossover edition of Secrets of Statecraft and Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, Andrew Roberts is the guest and is interviewed by Peter Robinson. Roberts explains why great individuals …

    Notes de l’épisode

    In this special, crossover edition of Secrets of Statecraft and Uncommon Knowledge with Peter Robinson, Andrew Roberts is the guest and is interviewed by Peter Robinson. Roberts explains why great individuals still shape history—and why Winston Churchill remains history’s ultimate example. Roberts also confronts attacks on Churchill’s record, explains Britain’s decision to fight Hitler in 1940, and discusses tyranny, Brexit, socialism, immigration, Donald Trump, and Britain’s future. Roberts also despairs of the decline of literacy and historical memory, and reveals both the world leaders he admires today and the source of the title of this podcast: Winston Churchill’s enduring advice: “Study history, for therein lie all the secrets of statecraft.”

  5. Can Palantir and AI Transform the UK For The Better? | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    35 minÉpisode 84

    Palantir UK chief Louis Mosley joins Secrets of Statecraft to discuss how the company’s technology is transforming warfare, healthcare, and policing—from supporting Ukraine and NATO on the battlefield to …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Palantir UK chief Louis Mosley joins Secrets of Statecraft to discuss how the company’s technology is transforming warfare, healthcare, and policing—from supporting Ukraine and NATO on the battlefield to connecting NHS data and helping police tackle crime and misconduct. Andrew and Louis explore the political controversy surrounding Palantir, the extraordinary promise and potential dangers of artificial intelligence, and how AI could reshape intelligence, productivity, and the balance of power. The conversation concludes by looking back to Ernest Bevin, the creation of NATO, and the postwar settlement for lessons about how the West might navigate another era of technological and geopolitical upheaval.

  6. The Secrets of Churchill’s Diplomats with Lord Peter Ricketts | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    59 minÉpisode 83

    How did Britain’s diplomats help win World War II—and shape the world that followed? Lord Peter Ricketts, former head of Britain’s Diplomatic Service and its first National Security Advisor, discusses the …

    Notes de l’épisode

    How did Britain’s diplomats help win World War II—and shape the world that followed? Lord Peter Ricketts, former head of Britain’s Diplomatic Service and its first National Security Advisor, discusses the extraordinary men and women of the wartime Foreign Office, from Churchill’s uneasy relationship with Charles de Gaulle to Freya Stark’s espionage work and the creation of the UN and NATO. He also explains how Britain’s diplomats confronted the decline of British power—and why the postwar international order may now be coming apart.

  7. The Rise and Fall of Empires with Conrad Black | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    1 h 5 minÉpisode 82

    Historian and author Lord Conrad Black joins Secrets of Statecraft _to discuss the third volume of his monumental _Political and Strategic History of the World, covering the turbulent years from the reign of …

  8. Secrets of Spin with Media Maestro David Yelland | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    57 minÉpisode 81

    Andrew Roberts speaks with David Yelland, former editor of The Sun and co-host of BBC Radio 4’s popular podcast “When It Hits the Fan,” about the hidden machinery of modern power: public relations, political …

  9. This Is Not America: A British Conversation On Race with Tomiwa Owolade | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    44 minÉpisode 80

    Author and columnist Tomiwa Owolade joins Secrets of Statecraft to discuss his bestselling book This Is Not America and why Britain’s conversation about race has become increasingly shaped by American ideas and …

  10. Monarchy as Statecraft: Lessons from Elizabeth II with Hugo Vickers | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    49 minÉpisode 79

    Royal biographer Hugo Vickers, author of over 20 books, joins Secrets of Statecraft for a fascinating conversation about Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III, and the hidden diplomatic power of monarchy …

  11. France’s Original Culture War: The Dreyfus Affair | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    43 minÉpisode 78

    Catherine Ostler joins Andrew Roberts to discuss her new book The Renoir Girls, which unravels the extraordinary true story behind Pierre-Auguste Renoir’s famous portraits of the Cahen d’Anvers sisters — a tale …

  12. Dan Hannan and The Case for Capitalism | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    58 minÉpisode 77

    Daniel Hannan joins Secrets of Statecraft and starts with a major announcement: his appointment as the new director of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA), the pioneering free-market think tank founded in …

  13. Anduril’s Chris Brose on Fighting The Next War | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    1 h 6 minÉpisode 76

    Christian Brose is the president and chief strategy officer at Anduril Industries (the American defense technology company that builds advanced military systems using artificial intelligence, robotics, and …

  14. Is Iran at the Tipping Point? with Shay Khatiri | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    52 minÉpisode 75

    Shay Khatiri returns to Secrets of Statecraft to examine the internal dynamics of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the current context of war, protest, and long-term political decay. Reflecting on his experience …

    Notes de l’épisode

    Shay Khatiri returns to Secrets of Statecraft to examine the internal dynamics of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the current context of war, protest, and long-term political decay. Reflecting on his experience in the 2009 Green Movement and subsequent exile, Khatiri argues that the regime has evolved into a security state dominated by military interests, while losing both public trust and religious legitimacy. The discussion explores the prospects for regime change, the role of opposition figures, the risks of civil conflict, and the broader geopolitical implications—including Iran’s nuclear program and control of the Strait of Hormuz. A detailed and sobering assessment of Iran’s present—and its uncertain future.

  15. Nigel Biggar, The Professor They Tried To Cancel | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    49 minÉpisode 74

    Andrew Roberts sits down with Oxford theologian and historian Nigel Biggar to explore the personal and intellectual firestorm surrounding his work on empire, colonialism, and reparations. Biggar recounts how …

  16. Dan Wang: Is China Already Winning the 21st Century? | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    59 minÉpisode 73

    Andrew Roberts is joined by Dan Wang, Hoover research fellow and the author of Breakneck to explore the shifting balance of global power between China, the United States, and Europe. Wang argues that China’s …

  17. Munira Mirza’s Mission: Get Better Politicians | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    48 minÉpisode 72

    Munira Mirza is a former British political advisor who served as Director of the Number 10 Policy Unit under Prime Minister Boris Johnson from 2019 through 2022. She is currently the Director of Civic Future, a …

  18. The Forgotten Heroes of the Holocaust with Richard Hurowitz | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    50 minÉpisode 71

    What makes an ordinary person risk everything to save a stranger? Author and historian Richard Hurowitz joins the show to discuss his book, In the Garden of the Righteous: The Heroes Who Risked Their Lives to …

  19. The Statecraft of Franklin D. Roosevelt with Historian David Kennedy | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    57 minÉpisode 70

    Historian David Kennedy looks at Franklin D. Roosevelt’s leadership by exploring how he guided the United States through the twin upheavals of the Great Depression and World War II. Kennedy explains how FDR …

  20. The Secret Life of Dictators with Frank Dikötter | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    49 minÉpisode 69

    Historian Frank Dikötter, author of How to Be a Dictator: The Cult of Personality in the Twentieth Century, discusses the dark psychology behind absolute power. From Hitler and Mao to Putin and Xi Jinping …

  21. Jews vs. Rome: Barry Strauss on Two Centuries of Jewish Revolt | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    27 minÉpisode 68

    Why did the Jews keep fighting Rome for over 200 years — long after the Great Revolt ended in disaster? Hoover Senior Fellow Barry Strauss discusses the epic story of Judea’s rebellions against the world’s most …

  22. American Institutions, Higher Education, Talk Shows, and Nougies with Ben Sasse

    49 minÉpisode 67

    Former US Senator and university president Ben Sasse joins Andrew Roberts on Secrets of Statecraft for a candid and very wide-ranging conversation about the state of American institutions and how to revitalize …

  23. Around The World With Condoleezza Rice | Secrets of Statecraft

    38 minÉpisode 66

    Historian Andrew Roberts is joined by former U.S. Secretary of State and current Director of the Hoover Institution Condoleezza Rice for a dive deep into today’s international hotspots—including Russia’s …

  24. Lord (Conrad) Black’s Remarkable Historical Erudition | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    47 minÉpisode 65

    The Canadian businessman and peer Conrad Black has published the second volume of his political and strategic history of the world, from 14AD to 1648, and it’s a corker.

  25. Sir Niall Ferguson: Time-Knight | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    58 minÉpisode 64

    Sir Niall Ferguson on time travel, Trump bombing Iran, historical counterfactuals, Doctor Who, The Time Lord, using the past to help the present and future, the University of Austin’s revolutionary experiment …

  26. Tim Bouverie and the Diplomacy of World War II | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    43 minÉpisode 63

    British historian Tim Bouverie discusses the knotty diplomatic dilemmas faced by Churchill, Roosevelt, and Stalin.

  27. “Well, He Got Beheaded”: Caroline, Countess of Derby, on her Husband’s Family’s Illustrious History | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    57 minÉpisode 62

    Caroline Stanley, Countess of Derby, is an English aristocrat, art historian, and philanthropist. Affectionately known as “Cazzy,” she is married to Edward Stanley, 19th Earl of Derby, and serves as the …

  28. Statecraft In An Age Of Strongmen | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    1 h 6 minÉpisode 61

    In this unique return visit to Secrets of Statecraft, New York Times columnist Bret Stephens discusses why defending Ukraine is in America’s interest, and reflects on the perils of Western flirtation with …

  29. Daniel Samet on the Realpolitik Behind US-Israeli Relations | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    52 minÉpisode 60

    A new book, U.S. Defense Policy toward Israel: A Cold War History, takes on the revisionists over what happened in the Cold War. Recorded on April 16, 205.

  30. Motorcycles and Meritocracies with Governor Mitch Daniels | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

    47 minÉpisode 59

    Mitch Daniels is the former Director of the Office of Management and Budget under Ronald Reagan, the former Governor of Indiana, and the former President of Purdue University. He discusses his life, his …

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