Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall

Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall

UPDATED TO REFLECT CURRENT EVENTS! In this fascinating New York Times bestseller--fully revised to reflect the events of our current world--award-winning journalist Tim Marshall uses ten maps of crucial regions to explain how physical landscapes influence geopolitical strategies of world leaders, showing "how geography shapes not just history but destiny" (Newsweek).

Maps have always captivated us, offering insights not only into our destinations but also into the broader world. Yet, when it comes to understanding geopolitics, many overlook the fundamental role of geography. All leaders of nations are constrained by geography--their choices limited by mountains, rivers, deserts, and seas. Now in "one of the best books about geopolitics" (The Evening Standard)--journalist Tim Marshall reveals the profound influence of geography on global politics, offering a compelling lens through which to understand the seismic shifts reshaping international relations.

Through ten up-to-date maps, Marshall explores the landscapes and climates that constrain and empower nations across key parts of the globe, from Russia's vast tundras to China's mountainous borders, Africa's deserts to the Arctic's shifting ice. Taking a deep dive into the key flashpoints defining our world today--including the Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict--Marshall unpacks the shifting dynamics of the New Middle East, China's bold moves to expand its global influence, including its growing interest in Taiwan, and how America's pivot to the Pacific is reshaping alliances. And Europe's tilt towards extreme politics, increased defense spending, and the future role of NATO, paint a dramatic picture of a continent in flux.

An essential read for anyone interested in the interplay between geography and global politics, this fully revised edition of Prisoners of Geography offers a vivid look at the forces driving our increasingly complex world.

Tim Marshall is a renowned foreign affairs expert with more than 30 years of expertise in the field. He worked for the BBC and LBC/IRN radio before joining Sky News as diplomatic editor. He has covered hostilities in Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macedonia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Israel. Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About World Politics, Divided: Why We're Living in an Era of Walls, Worth Dying For: The Power and Politics of Flags, and Shadowplay: Behind the Lines and Under Fire are among his Sunday Times bestsellers. He is the founder and editor of TheWhatandtheWhy.com, a website dedicated to current events.

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ISBN 13	9781501121470
ISBN 10	1501121472
Title	Prisoners of Geography
Author	Tim Marshall
Series	Politics Of Place Ser
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Simon & Schuster
Year published	2016-10-11
Number of pages	320
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.