The Future of Geography

Space: the biggest geopolitical story of the coming century – new from the multi-million-copy international bestselling author of Prisoners of GeographyThis isn’t science fiction. It’s astropolitics.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.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.‘Fascinating . . . I can’t imagine reading a better book this year.’ Daily MirrorAnd Prisoners of Geography:'Sharp insights into the way geography shapes the choices of world leaders.' Gideon Rachman, Financial Times