How 'Geography' Informs The Fate Of The World

[Valin]

NPR:

9/13/12

 

To understand many of the worlds triumphs, tragedies and conflicts, according to geopolitical analyst Robert Kaplan, look no further than a map.

 

In his book The Revenge of Geography, Kaplan argues that geography is not just important to understanding world affairs — it's central to understanding where we've been and where we're going.

 

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He explains what borders and demographics tell us about past, present and future of world affairs.

 

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Audio: Talk Of The Nation

 

Excerpt: The Revenge Of Geography

 

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Robert D Kaplan is someone you really should pay attention to.