Former President of Peru Francisco Sagasti and Hoover Senior Fellow H.R. McMaster discuss the lessons of Sagasti's presidency, political and economic trends in Latin America, and his new book, "Knowledge is Power", which explores the life and legacy of Sir Francis Bacon. Learn more about Today's Battlegrounds by visiting: https://www.hoover.org/publications/todays-battlegrounds?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=bg_description&utm_content=10082026 __________ 🔔 Subscribe for more discussions: @HooverInstitution 👍 Like and share this video! 🌐 Follow us on social media: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HooverInstStanford • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hoover-institution-at-stanford-university • Instagram: https://instagram.com/hooverinstitution • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hooverinstitution • X: https://www.twitter.com/HooverInst The opinions expressed on this channel are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Hoover Institution or Stanford University. © 2026 by the Board of Trustees of Leland Stanford Junior University.