Top 10 Books on Geopolitics

"The struggle for power among states is what drives geopolitics, and the struggle for power is never-ending." - Robert D. Kaplan

As world witness turmoil of unprecedented scale, geopolitics seems to be on boil. It is always good to have an understanding of the shimmering and shifting dynamics of power game between various international players.

Here are 10 bestselling books on geopolitics which can improve our visibility and understanding.

1. "The New Silk Roads: The Present and Future of the World" by Peter Frankopan - This book examines how China's rise is reshaping the global geopolitical landscape and the potential implications of this shift.

   

2. "The Revenge of Geography: What the Map Tells Us About Coming Conflicts and the Battle Against Fate" by Robert D. Kaplan - Kaplan argues that geography plays a crucial role in shaping the fate of nations and examines how geography has influenced the rise and fall of various empires throughout history.

   

3. "Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Tell You Everything You Need to Know About Global Politics" by Tim Marshall - This book examines how geography has influenced the politics, economics, and cultures of different countries and regions.

   

4. "The Grand Chessboard: American Primacy and Its Geostrategic Imperatives" by Zbigniew Brzezinski - This book explores the geopolitical challenges facing the United States in the post-Cold War era and argues that the country must maintain its dominance by controlling the "Eurasian Balkans."

   

5. "Destined for War: Can America and China Escape Thucydides's Trap?" by Graham Allison - Allison examines the historical patterns of conflict between rising and established powers and explores the potential for conflict between the United States and China.

   

6. "The Tragedy of Great Power Politics" by John Mearsheimer - This book explores the dynamics of international politics and argues that great powers are inherently prone to conflict with each other.

   

7. "Ghost Fleet: A Novel of the Next World War" by P.W. Singer and August Cole - This novel explores the potential for conflict between the United States and China in the future and how technological advancements could shape the outcome.

   

8. "The Future of Power" by Joseph S. Nye Jr. - Nye examines the changing dynamics of power in the modern world and explores the role of both hard and soft power in shaping international relations.

   

9. "The Clash of Civilizations and the Remaking of World Order" by Samuel P. Huntington - Huntington argues that the world is divided into different civilizations with distinct values and beliefs, and that this cultural clash is the primary source of conflict in the modern world.

   

10. "World Order" by Henry Kissinger - Kissinger examines the history of international relations and explores the challenges facing the modern world, including the rise of China and the role of technology in shaping the future.