Fred Kaplan

Fred Kaplan appears in the following:

The Role of the United States in the Middle East

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Fred Kaplan on rising tensions in the Middle East.

What A 'Softer' Israeli Approach To Gaza Might Look Like

Wednesday, January 03, 2024

Slate's Fred Kaplan on the global ramifications of the Israel-Hamas war, and what it might look like if Israel continues to soften its approach, as Biden urges.

Henry Kissinger's Huge but Deeply Problematic Legacy

Thursday, November 30, 2023

An examination of the late Henry Kissinger's massive impact on foreign policy. 

The U.S. Role in the Israel-Hamas War

Wednesday, October 25, 2023

Slate's Fred Kaplan with analysis of the Israel-Hamas conflict and the role of the U.S.

Updates on Israel and Gaza

Monday, October 09, 2023

The latest news as Israel declares war on Hamas after an unprecedented attack over the weekend.

The History Behind the New Movie 'Oppenheimer'

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

An exploration into the historical accuracy of the new film "Oppenheimer" with a nuclear history expert

US-China Relations and the Latest in Ukraine

Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Slate's Fred Kaplan explains why it's a good thing that tensions between the U.S. and China are thawing (not everyone in Washington agrees!), plus the latest on the war in Ukraine.

Russia's War in Ukraine at One Year: Military Analysis

Thursday, February 16, 2023

Analysis of where things stand militarily in Ukraine with Slate's Fred Kaplan.

The Eye-Popping Military Budget

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

Fred Kaplan joins to discuss the new $800 billion dollar defense budget and why it doesn't seem to be raising any eyebrows.

Trump's Troubles and Gorbachev's Legacy

Tuesday, September 06, 2022

Slate's War Stories columnist discusses the latest on the trouble the former president is facing, and reflects on the legacy of former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev.

A Path to a Peace Deal in Ukraine?

Thursday, March 10, 2022

Slate's Fred Kaplan outlines a possible pathway to peace in Ukraine.

How Russia's Nuclear Arsenal Figures In

Monday, February 28, 2022

Fred Kaplan on Russia's nuclear alert and the resistance in Ukraine.

Russia vs. NATO (and the U.S.)

Tuesday, February 01, 2022

Slate's Fred Kaplan on the history of NATO and why Russia may go to war over its potential expansion.

Colin Powell's Pivotal Moment That Wasn't

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Remembering an iconic American statesman. 

Updates on Afghanistan

Monday, August 16, 2021

Discussing the latest on the situation in Afghanistan.

Analysis of Sunday's U.S. Airstrikes

Monday, June 28, 2021

Fred Kaplan on Sunday evening's U.S. airstrikes against facilities on the Iraq/Syria border.

What to Expect from the Biden-Putin Summit

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Fred Kaplan previews what's to come from the highly anticipated meeting in Geneva.

Tuesday Morning Politics: Could Trump Start a War?

Tuesday, November 10, 2020

How much could President Trump do between now and inauguration day? 

The Military Stands Up To Trump

Thursday, June 18, 2020

Generals and rank and file West Point graduates are speaking out against the Commander-in-Chief.

What You Don’t Know About Nuclear War

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

Slate's Fred Kaplan on 'The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret History of Nuclear War'