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1:55 pm
Thu September 13, 2012

How 'Geography' Informs The Fate Of The World

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In The Revenge of Geography, Robert Kaplan examines how borders, population and resources should inform our understanding of conflict zones.
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Robert Kaplan is the author of numerous books on geopolitics and foreign affairs, including Monsoon, Balkan Ghosts and Warrior Politics.
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Originally published on Fri September 14, 2012 11:25 am

To understand many of the worlds triumphs, tragedies and conflicts, according to geopolitical analyst Robert Kaplan, look no further than a map.

In his book The Revenge of Geography, Kaplan argues that geography is not just important to understanding world affairs — it's central to understanding where we've been and where we're going.

Kaplan uses this framework to look ahead and speculate about how geography will inform the future development and relations of countries like the United States, China and Iran.

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Middle East
1:13 pm
Thu September 13, 2012

Syrian Refugees Flood Into Neighboring Jordan

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Originally published on Fri September 14, 2012 11:00 am

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As the conflict in Syria rages on, an estimated 200,000 people have already fled to neighboring countries: to Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon and most of all to Jordan. Jordan's foreign minister, Nasser Judeh, says the country can't absorb anymore and that the 85,000 already there have strained Jordan's limited means. Those arrivals include most of the high-profile Syrian defectors, including former Prime Minister Riyad Hijab. All this raises serious questions about Syria-Jordan relations and broader Middle East politics.

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Middle East
1:09 pm
Thu September 13, 2012

The Attack In Libya, How The U.S. Should Respond

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Originally published on Thu September 13, 2012 1:18 pm

After the attack that killed Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans in Benghazi, Libya, President Barack Obama said yesterday that the United States would "work with the Libyan government to bring to justice" the people involved.

Economy
1:02 pm
Thu September 13, 2012

Smiley, West: Poverty Is A Political Issue

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Originally published on Thu September 13, 2012 1:22 pm

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Asia
1:35 pm
Wed September 12, 2012

The Role For The U.S. In The South China Sea

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As tensions mount between China and several neighboring countries over control in the Asia-Pacific region, U.S. Sen. James Webb talks with NPR's Neal Conan about the role the United States can and should play in the growing disputes in the South China Sea.

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