Fred Kaplan

Fred Kaplan is an American journalist, national security expert, and author who serves as the national security columnist for Slate. Holding a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he has spent decades reporting on military strategy, nuclear policy, and foreign affairs.

He is best known for his acclaimed books, including The Wizards of Armageddon, 1959: The Year Everything Evolved, and The Bomb: Presidents, Generals, and the Secret History of Nuclear War.

Kaplan’s rigorous investigative reporting provides deep historical context on American defense policy and geopolitical strategy. His books are widely read by historians, policymakers, and citizens interested in international security.