The Scowcroft Institute of International Affairs at the Bush School of Government & Public Service at Texas A&M University invites you to join Dr. Stephen Kotkin, Kleinheinz Senior Fellow of the Hoover Institution, as he discusses “The Legacy of Stalin’s Leadership During World War II and Its Relevance to Today’s Wars” on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. CT/6:30 p.m. ET. This is a hybrid event. There will be a public reception at 4:30 PM.

Join Dr. Stephen Kotkin for a captivating event as he delves into the Soviet Union’s victory in World War II and its relevance to contemporary conflicts. He will examine how the Soviet Union, against the odds, defeated Nazi Germany and explore whether their victory was inevitable. What was Stalin’s role in the war and how did it shape the outcome? He will also discuss what lessons can be drawn from the Soviet Union’s triumph for winning major wars today, and ask whether the Soviet Union also won the peace. Finally, in light of Russia’s ongoing conflict with Ukraine, he will discuss what insights the Soviet Union’s victory can offer for understanding modern-day warfare. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain new perspectives on one of the most significant events of the 20th century, and its ongoing relevance to the world we live in today.