International Affairs

"The Revenge of Geography: What the Map Tells Us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate"

Robert Kaplan

About the Program

Robert Kaplan discusses the role that geography has played in shaping world events and talks about the role it will play in the future.  During this program, hosted by the Center for a New American Security, Mr. Kaplan is interviewed by Washington Post columnist and author David Ignatius.    

About the Authors

Robert Kaplan

Robert Kaplan is a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security and chief geopolitical analyst at Stratfor.  He served on the Pentagon's Defense Policy Board from 2009 to 2011.  Mr. Kaplan's books include "Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power" and "Balkan Ghosts: A Journey Through History."   


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"The Revenge of Geography: What the Map Tells Us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate"

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Past Airings

  • Wednesday, December 26th at 12:45am (ET)
  • Saturday, October 6th at 8:45am (ET)
  • Sunday, September 30th at 1:45am (ET)
  • Sunday, September 23rd at 6:30pm (ET)
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