From the New York Times bestselling author of Prisoners of
Geography and leading geopolitics expert comes a must-read book on
today's space race--including the increasingly tense power struggle
between the US, China, and Russia and what it means for all of us here
on Earth.
Spy satellites orbiting the moon. Space metals worth more than most
countries' GDP. People on Mars within the next ten years. This isn't
science fiction--it's reality.
Humans are venturing up and out, and we're taking our competitive spirit
with us. Soon, what happens in space will shape human history as much
the mountains, rivers, and seas have impacted civilizations around the
world. It's no coincidence that Russia, China, and the USA are leading
the way. The next fifty years will change the face of global politics
and the world order as we know it.
In this gripping work, bestselling author Tim Marshall navigates the new
geopolitical landscape to show how we got here and where we're heading.
Extensively researched and drawing on the latest information from
intelligence, government, and civilian institutions, this book provides
a detailed, clear account of the new space race, the power rivalries,
and how technology, economics, and war have a ripple effect on everyone
across the globe. Written with all the insight and wit that have made
Marshall one of the world's most popular and trusted writer on
geopolitics, Astropolitics is an essential read about global power,
politics, and the future of humanity.
