What World Do We Live In? (Stephen M. Kotkin)

As one of the world’s leading global historians, scholars of Russia and Eurasia, and readers of the Soviet archives, Dr. Stephen M. Kotkin (John P. Birkelund ‘52 Professor in History and International Affairs - Princeton University) (Senior Fellow - Hoover Institution, Stanford University) is a wealth of analysis of spectacular scope and depth. With his talk titled “What World Do We Live In?”, Dr. Kotkin first outlines and explains the historical events and trends since the late 1970s that form the basis of how we look at the world and how global events unfold today. Then, he engages numerous student and faculty questions and not only shows us his erudite analytical skill, but also his love of students, the academy, and his wit and humor. Hosted by Brandon M. Chapman (Instructor and Department Chair of Anthropology and Sociology - Rowan College at Burlington County) and moderated by James W. Heinzen (Professor of History - Rowan University). Recorded on October 15, 2021.