Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About the World
How physical geography constrains nations' strategic options
"The land on which we live has always shaped us."
— Tim Marshall
My Review
Marshall demonstrates that geography shapes geopolitics - nations are constrained by their physical environments. This is environmental determinism applied to international relations, showing how context shapes strategy.
Why It Matters
Organizations, like nations, are shaped by their environments. Understanding environmental constraints is essential for realistic strategy.
Key Ideas
- Geography shapes national strategy and destiny
- Physical constraints persist across political systems
- Mountains, rivers, and coastlines determine power
- Understanding geography explains much of geopolitics
How It Connects to This Framework
Environmental sensing and the concept of context-shaped strategy throughout.
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