And I'm making the most of it while Padma is away in Indonesia. No, it wasn't "JAWS" I was reading last night, but Tim Marshall's "Prisoners of Geography", an essential primer on geopolitics, helping readers around the globe understand what’s happening in our fast-changing world.
In this amazing book, Tim Marshall unveils the hidden forces that shape our world, revealing how geography is the silent architect of history and international relations. With a keen eye for detail and a wealth of first-hand experience in conflict zones, Marshall argues that the physical landscape — mountains, rivers, and borders — plays a decisive role in determining the fate of nations.
As you follow this book, from the expansive plains of Russia to the strategic waterways of the Middle East, you discover how geography influences everything from military strategy to economic development. Marshall deftly illustrates how the decisions made by world leaders are often dictated by their geographical realities, whether it’s China’s quest for resources or America’s oceanic buffers against invasion.
Another sleepless night well spent!
