The Future of Geography: How Power and Politics in Space Will Change Our World – THE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER* (Tim Marshall on Geopolitics)

A great read and made me look at maps and geography in a different way.

Went through the basics of the political theory with some examples. Wish it had gone more in depth

Comprehensive, highly-readable and clear overview of the current situation of astropolitics. As someone who as a child was excited by Sputnik (1957) it’s been fascinating watching events unfold in the decades since. In space as on Earth, China, Russia and the US are the Big Three, but many other countries are also staking their claims in space. Big prizes are Moon bases and then Mars and beyond, but a host of countries are aiming for lower but strategically important targets, putting up satellites for various reasons. Therefore, we have to face and meet some challenges - “the arms race, the competition for territory and resources, the lack of laws and many other negative aspects” (page 234). Including the massive amount of debris circling the planet. After potted histories of astronomy and space travel, Marshall launches into a fair and balanced account of current astropolitics. It’s interesting that only China appears to have called for the United Nations to have a central role “in managing outer space affairs.” (page 107). And private companies have also emerged as major players – SpaceX, Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin, and i-Space in China and Arsenal in Russia (page 86). Marshall details threats of violent solar flares and asteroids (pages 92-4) and it’s unsurprising these concerns are also mirrored in the recently published, equally brilliant, The Earth Transformed by Peter Frankopan (pages 649-50). These two books might be read in tandem to give a complete picture of the history and recent escalation of terrestrial and off-Earth geographical challenges. Marshall has done a competent and enlightening job in giving us the facts and background – we see what needs to be done, but will it be done?

Good synopsis of our achievements in space. In addition explains ongoing research and geopolitical dilemmas. Clearly written and not pompous.

Very interesting

As a concept the future of geography doesn't make a lot sense. How can geography have a future? It feels like he's grasping at straws a bit here. But my wife likes the series.

The Future of Geography brilliantly concludes Tim Marshall’s acclaimed “Geography Trilogy.” With a comprehensive analysis of the often less-discussed field of astropolitics, Marshall expands the conversation beyond Earth to the strategic importance of space.

A great read. Helps understand the importance of geography on world politics.

Very engaging and contemporary, Tim Marshall books are written in a way that once started, it's hard to put them down

Análise super atual sobre como a ciência está determinando o jogo do poder no mundo.

Best book to learn about the future of warfare and space' s importance , illustrates revolutionary envisioned by great powers.

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Most enjoyable and it was informative.