Book Launch of Peace Through Strength

Join us virtually on Tuesday, November 17 at 5:00 PM ET for a special book launch and live recording of the School of War podcast, celebrating Peace Through Strength: How Reagan's Military Buildup Won the Cold War by Ronald Reagan Institute Director Roger Zakheim.

In Peace Through Strength, Zakheim tells the full story of the largest peacetime military buildup in American history and how it helped bring the Cold War to an end without a shot being fired. Drawing on President Reagan's own words, firsthand accounts from Washington insiders, and extensive archival research, the book shows how sustained military investment, allied confidence, and strategic clarity changed Soviet behavior and restored American credibility around the world.

The Reagan buildup is more than a chapter in history. In today's era of renewed great-power competition, its lessons for restoring deterrence, resolve, and strength are as urgent as ever.

Join Roger Zakheim in conversation with Aaron MacLean, host of the School of War podcast, as they discuss the book and what President Reagan's approach means for America today.

Pre-order a signed copy of Peace Through Strength (Release Date: Nov. 17, 2026)