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Balkan Ghosts

Book • 1993
Balkan Ghosts: A Journey Through History is a travelogue and historical analysis by Robert D. Kaplan, published in 1993.

The book provides a detailed exploration of the Balkans, delving into the region's complex ethnic and political dynamics.

Kaplan's work is noted for its influence on policymakers, including its impact on U.S.

policy during the Yugoslav Wars.

The book combines personal travel experiences with historical insights, offering a nuanced understanding of the region's tumultuous past and present.

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Mentioned in 5 episodes

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Aaron MacLean
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Robert D. Kaplan
in discussion of Kaplan's career and notable works.
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Ep 198: Robert D. Kaplan on Crisis
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Alec Russell
as one of Robert Kaplan's books on geopolitics, read over 30 years ago.
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The World in 2025 with Robert Kaplan: Finding A Way Through Permanent Crisis (Part One)
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Matt Welch
as a book that influenced the perception of the Balkan conflicts and impacted US intervention.
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Matt Welch: from blog pioneer to podcasting mainstay
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Stephen Reicher
as a book that influenced Bill Clinton's decision not to intervene in the Balkan Wars.
Why do people hate?
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Jason Pack
as one of his intellectual idols and author of several influential books.
Ep 119. The Danger of Complete Anarchy with Robert Kaplan
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Larry Bernstein
as one of Robert Kaplan's books, offering insights into Eastern Europe.
Why Authoritarianism Beats Anarchy
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Ryan Hogg
as one of Robert Kaplan's books.
Robert Kaplan | Veteran Geopolitical Analyst On A World In Permanent Crisis

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