For those who want to understand tomorrow's news today, this book offers valuable insights. The major international conflicts of the 21st century are already taking shape. With striking clarity, political expert Tim Marshall identifies the ten regions that will be the biggest hotspots of crises in the near future. He explains the role of geographical factors, who is involved in the conflicts, and what potential solutions might exist. For instance, Australia will face challenges in the Pacific with the superpower China, Greece will contend with Turkey over territories in the Mediterranean, the Sahel region could trigger a new refugee crisis in Europe, and space will ignite various territorial claims. An extremely engaging book that opens our eyes to the significant challenges of the coming years.