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Article / essay excerpt (likely an attachment in a larger file)
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Summary
This document is page 33 of a larger file (stamped HOUSE_OVERSIGHT) containing an essay or article by geopolitical analyst Robert D. Kaplan. The text discusses the fragility of imperial superstructures, comparing Rome to the US, and analyzes the Arab Spring, arguing that social media destroys hierarchies necessary for building legitimate governing institutions. It concludes with a biographical note listing Kaplan's roles at The Atlantic, the Center for a New American Security, and the Pentagon's Defense Policy Board.
People (4)
| Name | Role | Context |
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| Robert D. Kaplan | Author / Foreign Correspondent |
Author of the text; foreign correspondent for The Atlantic; senior fellow at CNAS; member of Pentagon's Defense Polic...
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| Diocletian | Historical Figure |
Roman Emperor mentioned as an example of dividing administrative power.
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| Marcus Aurelius | Historical Figure |
Roman Emperor mentioned in the context of John Stuart Mill's philosophy.
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| Mill | Philosopher |
Likely John Stuart Mill, referenced regarding Marcus Aurelius.
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Organizations (7)
| Name | Type | Context |
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| The Atlantic |
Employer of Robert D. Kaplan
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| Center for a New American Security |
Think tank where Kaplan is a senior fellow
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| Defense Policy Board |
Pentagon advisory board where Kaplan is a member
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| Random House |
Publisher of Kaplan's book
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Mentioned as social media that dismantles hierarchies
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Mentioned as social media that dismantles hierarchies
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'
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Timeline (2 events)
2010
Locations (5)
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Historical comparison
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Subject of analysis regarding power structures
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Cairo, Egypt; mentioned in context of the Arab Spring
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Location of the Center for a New American Security
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Subject location of Kaplan's book 'Monsoon'
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Relationships (2)
Member of the Pentagon’s Defense Policy Board
Foreign correspondent for The Atlantic
Key Quotes (3)
"it is not about the expressions of freedom in Tahrir Square so much as it is about the building of legitimate institutions to replace illegitimate ones."Source
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"And because institutions are hierarchical—and social media like Twitterand Facebookdismantle existing hierarchies—revolutions enabled by new technology do not necessarily lead to the building of governing organizations."Source
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"Criticism is not enough, someone must wield power; hopefully in a way less coercive than before."Source
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