Summaries

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.
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.
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.
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.
Summary: Prisoners of Geography: India and Pakistan

These countries were British colonies and turned into regional rivals after achieving independence.

Summary: Prisoners of Geography by Tim Marshall