Geopolitics
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Summary: Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall
This book explains how the geographical features of the regions of the world influence their political decisions, military strategies and economic development.
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Summary: Prisoners of Geography: Arctic
The melting of the ice caps in the Arctic has been enabling several economic activities, thus increasing the competition for the region’s resources.
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Summary: Prisoners of Geography: Latin America
The geography of Latin America, coupled with the fact that many of its countries were colonized, continues to hinder the development of the region.
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Summary: Prisoners of Geography: Korea and Japan
The Korean Peninsula is an unstable region, because North Korea’s actions worry its neighbors such as China, Japan and South Korea.
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Summary: Prisoners of Geography: India and Pakistan
These countries were British colonies and turned into regional rivals after achieving independence.
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The History of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Regime
Since the mid-twentieth century, there have been efforts to limit the spread of nuclear weapons, but existing arsenals remain.
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Summary: Prisoners of Geography: Middle East
This region has complex geopolitical dynamics, which remain under the influence of various foreign powers.
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Summary: Prisoners of Geography: Africa
Geographical characteristics partly explain Africa’s misfortunes and its potential for economic development.
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Summary: Prisoners of Geography: Western Europe
Europe’s political and economic success is partly attributed to its favorable geographic conditions, such as its mild climate and navigable rivers.