Frederick Kempe

American journalist and author

Frederick Kempe - American journalist and author
Born

September 5th, 1954
70 years ago

Category

Thinkers & Philosophers

Country

United States

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This individual served as a prominent journalist, contributing significantly to major publications. As the Editor and Vice President of the Wall Street Journal Europe, he led the newspaper's reporting on vital international issues. He authored several books, including works focusing on geopolitics and national security. His writing has been influential in shaping public discourse on U.S.-Russia relations and European security matters.

Edited Wall Street Journal Europe

Authored 'Deep State' and 'Doomsday' books

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