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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.
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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in discussion of Kaplan's career and notable works.

Aaron MacLean

Robert D. Kaplan

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Ep 198: Robert D. Kaplan on Crisis
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as one of Robert Kaplan's books on geopolitics, read over 30 years ago.

Alec Russell

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The World in 2025 with Robert Kaplan: Finding A Way Through Permanent Crisis (Part One)
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as a book that influenced the perception of the Balkan conflicts and impacted US intervention.


Matt Welch

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Matt Welch: from blog pioneer to podcasting mainstay
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as a book that influenced Bill Clinton's decision not to intervene in the Balkan Wars.

Stephen Reicher

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as one of his intellectual idols and author of several influential books.

Jason Pack

Ep 119. The Danger of Complete Anarchy with Robert Kaplan
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as one of Robert Kaplan's books, offering insights into Eastern Europe.

Larry Bernstein

Why Authoritarianism Beats Anarchy
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as one of Robert Kaplan's books.

Ryan Hogg

Robert Kaplan | Veteran Geopolitical Analyst On A World In Permanent Crisis