One-on-One with Robert Gates

Description

The former U. S. defense secretary on how presidents have exercised power in the post-Cold War world — and how the pandemic is reshaping alliances.

This event was recorded as part of The 2020 Texas Tribune Festival that took place virtually Sept. 1-30, 2020. You’re welcome to watch here or share this link with your friends and colleagues to watch it on demand anytime. This session was recorded on Sept. 15 and aired on Sept. 17.

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This session is supported by Texas A&M University. Media support is provided by CBS News.

Purchase Robert Gates’ latest book "Exercise of Power: American Failures, Successes, and a New Path Forward in the Post-Cold War World” in our Festival book store here.

Speakers

Robert Gates

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense

Gates served as secretary of defense under former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama. He is the author of “Exercise of Power: American Failures, Successes, and a New Path Forward in the Post-Cold War World,” published in June. Previously, he served as president of Texas A&M University, director of the Central Intelligence Agency and as an officer in the U.S. Air Force.

Moderator

Margaret Brennan

Moderator of Face the Nation & Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent for CBS News

Brennan is the moderator of the CBS News Sunday public affairs program “Face the Nation” and serves as CBS News' senior foreign affairs correspondent. In 2018, Brennan won an Emmy for her interview with the father of a student killed in the Parkland shooting included in the CBS News’ “39 Days” documentary. Previously, Brennan was a correspondent at CNBC. She also contributed to various NBC News programs.