"Fascinating reading . a wonderfully entertaining and lucid account, written with wit, pace and clarity. I can't imagine reading a better book this year." -- Mirror (UK) "Refreshing and very useful. Marshall is right to urge us to keep the land and seas in mind even in a world of cyberconflict and frictionless flows of capital." -- Washington Post "An insightful and comprehensive (but digestible) overview of the key regions whose trajectory will shape global politics." -- Globe and Mail "Marshall's books are excellent for anyone who takes satisfaction in understanding the world and who harbours a fascination for the shifting alliances. Each segment of The Power of Geography is accessible, although by no means simple.

Marshall covers much ground, moving smoothly through each nation's background, current struggles and options for the future. A sharp and concise evaluation of today's geopolitics." -- Geographical (UK) "Mountains, deserts, and distances still leave a deep mark on national character and international relations, according to this fascinating exploration of geopolitics. Marshall offers an immersive blend of history, economics, and political analysis that puts geography at the center of human affairs." -- Publishers Weekly "Marshall has decades of experience as a foreign correspondent, and his writing is clear and concise and sprinkled with wry observations. His ten maps mentioned in the subtitle offer readers fresh perspectives." -- Booklist (starred review) "An elucidating survey of 10 regions whose demographics, economics, and politics will affect the future of the planet. Geopolitics wonks will find Marshall's prognostications to be reasonable, believable, and capably rendered.

" -- Kirkus Reviews "Another outstanding guide to the modern world. Marshall is a master at explaining what you need to know and why." --Peter Frankopan, professor of global history at Oxford University and author of The S ilk Roads: A New History of the World "An urgent and accessible study of the forces shaping our future." --Ed Husain, author of The House of Islam "A skilful navigation of the regions that could define geopolitics for future generations. One to read to stay ahead of the game." --Dharshini David, author of The Almighty Dollar.