An Empire Wilderness

Robert D. Kaplan embarks on a journey across the United States, following in the footsteps of historical observers like Tocqueville, to examine a nation undergoing a profound identity shift. From military training grounds to desolate inner cities and sprawling suburbs, Kaplan travels through diverse landscapes, encountering various communities and industries. He questions what values Americans will uphold in a future whose conflicts are yet to be defined, revealing a country grappling with its past and an uncertain future.