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What does it mean?
The speaker warns against forgetting the threat of reactionary imperialism and the Cold War.
In plain terms
Do not forget imperialism and the Cold War.
What can you take from it?
Remember past geopolitical threats.

Where it applies

  • foreign policy
  • public education
  • strategic planning

Putting it to work

  • study cold war
  • monitor international threats

Questions to consider

  • What are current threats?
  • How does memory shape policy?

Another view

Past threats may not be current threats.

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