The Future of Geography How Power and Politics in Space Will Change Our World A SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER — Tim Marshall

new from the multi million copy international bestselling author of Prisoners of Geography Spy satellites orbiting the Moon Space metals worth billions Humans on Mars within our lifetimes This isn t science fiction It s astropolitics We re entering a new space race and it could revolutionise life on Earth Space the new frontier a wild and lawless place It is already central to communication economics military strategy and international relations on Earth Now it is the latest arena for human exploration exploitation and possibly conquest We re heading up and out and we re taking our power struggles with us China the USA and Russia are leading the way From physical territory and resources to satellites weaponry and strategic choke points geopolitics is as important in the skies above us as it is down below If you ve ever wondered if humans are going back to the Moon who will benefit from exploration or what space wars might look like the answers are here With all the insight and wit that have made Tim Marshall the UK s most popular writer on geopolitics this gripping book shows how we got here and where we re going covering great power rivalry technology commerce combat in space and what it means for all of us down here on Earth This is essential reading on power politics and the future of humanity Praise for The Power of Geography Fascinating I can t imagine reading a better book this year Daily Mirror Another outstanding guide to the modern world Marshall is a master at explaining what you need to know and why Peter Frankopan And Prisoners of Geography Like having a light shone on your understanding I can t think of another book that explains the world situation so well Nicolas Lezard Evening Standard Sharp insights into the way geography shapes the choices of world leaders Gideon Rachman Financial Times Tanıtım Bülteninden