Michael Dobbs, Baron Dobbs

Michael Dobbs possesses a unique perspective, having been immersed in the Cold War's geopolitical landscape from childhood. His early life in Russia and subsequent career as a foreign correspondent exposed him to pivotal historical moments, from the Prague Spring to the Tiananmen Square protests and the dissolution of the Soviet Union. This intimate, firsthand experience fuels his narrative explorations of the era's complex dynamics and eventual conclusion. Dobbs’s work delves into the intricate machinations and ideological struggles that defined the Cold War, offering readers a deeply informed perspective.