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Fred Kaplan
Fred Kaplan is Slate's "War Stories" columnist and author of the forthcoming book, The Insurgents: David Petraeus and the Plot to Change the American Way of War. He can be reached at war_stories@hotmail.com.
Articles By Fred Kaplan
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America’s Next Diplomat
Kerry could be a great secretary of state—if Obama lets him.
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Susan Rice Surrenders
But it may be Obama’s foreign policy—not Sen. John McCain—that wins in the end.
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Homeland, Season 2
Has a once-compelling show about terrorism been reduced to a tangled love story?
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Where Is the Red Line on Assad’s Chemical Weapons?
Actually, there are many red lines.
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The Ridiculous Attack on Susan Rice
McCain and his allies are only going to hurt themselves by ganging up against her.
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A Phony Critique of Petraeus
What the New York Times got wrong about the scandal.
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The Wrong Man for the Job
President Obama may ask John Kerry to lead the Pentagon. If he does, the senator should politely decline.
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Why Generals Cheat
The job requires extreme self-confidence. And it helps to be a bit of a rogue.
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A General Lesson
David Petraeus was a decorated leader and strategic thinker. Why did he risk everything on an affair?
