JOURNAL ARTICLE

Emotion and Diplomacy in Costigliola's Kennan.

  • Published In: Diplomatic History, 2024, v. 48, n. 5. P. 772 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Dudziak, Mary L 3 of 3

Abstract

Costigliola's biography of George Kennan delves into the emotional aspects of his life and how they influenced his diplomatic career. Kennan's deep feelings for Russia were rooted in his dissatisfaction with modern America, leading him to idealize preindustrial eras and even welcome disasters as opportunities for reform. The biography also highlights Kennan's insensitivity to vulnerable populations, such as his initial lack of sympathy towards Nazi persecution of Jews. Overall, Costigliola's work presents Kennan as a brilliant yet deeply problematic figure whose emotions played a significant role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Diplomatic History. 2024/11, Vol. 48, Issue 5, p772
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0145-2096
  • DOI:10.1093/dh/dhae053
  • Accession Number:180267886
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