Robert D. Kaplan

Mar 11, 2026

The Curse of Middle-Sized Wars

In 1988, the military historian James Stokesbury observed that democracies are best at fighting either little wars, which are reserved for “professionals” and don’t...
Jan 21, 2026

Iran and the New Middle East

The end of a theocratic Iran will mean the end of the Middle Eastern region’s vortex of instability.