Learn about the Cold War era realist perspective and containment strategy in this 17-minute lecture from Kyoto University's Economic History II course focusing on International Political Economy. Associate Professor Ken Sakade explores Kennan's containment strategy, examining theoretical foundations, historical context, and policy implications of realist approaches during the Cold War period. Delivered on October 23, 2017, in the Law and Economics Building, this lecture is part of a broader series on economic history and international political economy theory.