Frederick Kempe
American journalist and author
Born
September 5th, 1954
71 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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