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Once More Unto the Breach, with Eliot Cohen | Secrets of Statecraft | Andrew Roberts | Hoover Institution

The Secrets of Statecraft

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Counselors and Conflicts in Politics

This chapter explores the role of counselors in democratic politics, highlighting the skills and knowledge they possess compared to elected politicians. It discusses the importance of counselors having life experiences and a deeper understanding of conflict, referencing Churchill's work on the treatment of generals and politicians. The conversation expands to include the dynamics of power and lack of dissent in various sectors, such as business, universities, and nonprofits.

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