Ralph Peters

Former member of the US military and author

Ralph Peters is a retired Army officer who rose from the enlisted ranks. As a soldier or civilian, he has experience in over 70 countries. Published widely as a commentator and essayist, Peters has been an opinion columnist for the New York Post since 2002. He has covered conflict zones in Iraq, Israel and Africa, and also has affiliations with USAToday, Armed Forces Journal and Armchair General Magazine. In March, he became Fox News’ first Strategic Analyst.

Peters is the author of over 20 books, published both under his own name and the pen name Owen Parry. His novels include The War After Armageddon (2009), and Flames of Heaven: A Novel of the End of the Soviet Union (2003). He is also the author of a number of non-fiction books about politics, conflict, and american foreign policy. They include Looking For Trouble: Adventures in a Broken World (2008), and Beyond Terror: Strategy in a Changing World (2002). He is the author of works on military and international affairs, bestselling and prize-winning novels, and an adventure-travel memoir.