David Engerman

David Engerman, author of "Know Your Enemy: The Rise and Fall of America's Soviet Experts," joins experts Chris Miller and Sam George to discuss the fascinating rise of Sovietology in America during the Cold War. They explore how a handful of specialists shaped U.S. policy, the failures of this intellectual mobilization, and the relevant lessons for today's study of China. The conversation dives into the complexities of understanding totalitarian regimes and reflects on the crucial relationship between academia and government funding.