It is also seeking new alliances but fears the economic and military consequences of an independent Scotland.Īs well as assessing other key battlegrounds in Greece, Turkey, Iran and Spain, perhaps the most intriguing chapter considers the possibilities beyond our world. London is still a dominant global financial powerhouse and the UK also has an astonishing output of culture, both of which earn immense sums for UK plc. Then there is Saudi Arabia, where oil is running out, and post-Brexit United Kingdom, which remains a powerful and influential nation. On its supplies, creating a region where future ‘water wars’ are likely.

On to Ethiopia which, with 12 large lakes and nine major rivers, is empowered by water. He goes on to consider The Sahel, a region below the Sahara, which has seen an estimated 3.8million people displaced in recent years, many seeking to reach Europe, and that number is only set to climb. Marshall explores the fascinating possibility of governments being forced to build new major cities on more hospitable territory. The Australians also face the challenge of climate change and the risk of large-scale population shifts. Read any good books lately? Let us know in the comment section The big question is who they will choose to play with. So Australia finds itself adjacent to the economic powerhouse of the 21st century and keen to play a bigger role on the global stage. The journey begins in Australia, increasingly taking centre stage because it sits below the world’s most economically and militarily powerful dictatorship – China. In his expert hands, it makes for fascinating reading. And, in The Power Of Geography, a sequel to the word-of-mouth bestseller Prisoners Of Geography, Tim Marshall looks at 10 key world regions and considers how they are likely to shape our futures. The world is undergoing rapid change as we enter a new era of complex power rivalry. We also look at The Never Ending Summer, by Emma Kennedy, and Dreamland, by Rosa Rankin-Gee.Īnd don't forget to join the Mirror Book Club - see below. The Absolute Book, by Elizabeth Knox is a feat of fantastical world-building. Our reviewer found it hard to imagine reading a better book this year after finishing the wonderfully entertaining and lucid account of how 10 key world regions are likely to shape our futures.Īlso this week, The Final Revival Of Opal & Nev, by Dawnie Walton is a provocative debut tackling racism but ultimately celebrating music's power to transform lives. Welcome to this week's Mirror Book Club reviews, where we focus on The Power Of Geography by Tim Marshall.

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