"Thoughtful critiques of many of the major issues confronting American foreign policymakers in the 1980s and early '90s. . . .Kennan's voice is unique, tempered by three decades of life in Stalinist Europe and informed by a deep, unmatched knowledge of Russia's people and history." -Matthew DallekBoston Book Review

As participant and observer, George F. Kennan has left an indelible mark on more than six decades of this century. In this new volume of essays, reviews, and speeches, Kennan reflects on the forces that have shaped this tragic century.