![]() So, in that context we dive into some really well written, very readable discussions. He asserts that the world order that defined the Cold War is but a distant memory, and we are headed back to a Great Powers rivalry, with the “minor players” jockeying for their place. ![]() In the first few lines of the Introduction Marshall lays out his world view and defines the premise that underlies his geopolitical analyses. With those two out of the way Marshall then explores and assesses the potential geopolitical ambitions of the countries, keeping their history and geography in mind. ![]() In each chapter there’s a summary of the history and an overview of the geography of the area. It’s broken into 10 chapters, each focused on one country or region. The sequel to The Prisoners of Geography (which I admit I haven’t read) this book explores the geopolitics of eight countries, a region, and outer space. Reading Tim Marshall’s The Power of Geography while the Russians are invading Ukraine has been an interesting experience. The Power of Geography: Ten Maps That Reveal the Future of Our World by Tim Marshall ![]()
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