Prisoners of Geography


Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics is a New York Times Best Seller and #1 Sunday Times bestseller
Prisoners of Geography describes the impact geography can have on international affairs, offering an explanation for such geopolitical events as Russia's annexation of Crimea based on Russia's need to retain access to warm-water ports and China's actions in Tibet to enforce its border with India.
The author has also released a children's illustrated version of this book in 2019, Prisoners of Geography - Our World Explained in 12 Simple Maps, nominated for Waterstones Book of the Year.

Summary

Prisoners of Geography covers the geopolitical contexts and situations in several vital regions of the world. These include: Russia, China, the United States, Europe, the Arab World, South Asia, Africa, Japan & Korea, Latin America, and the Arctic Ocean.