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In "The Revenge of Geography," realist Robert D. Kaplan argues that the Earth’s geography—its oceans, mountain ranges, climate zones, and resources—fundamentally molds the destinies of nations and peoples. He contrasts the insular, sea‑power‑oriented United States, protected by two oceans and rich harbors, with land‑locked Russia, whose expansive steppe and icy borders foster centralized authority and perpetual insecurity. Kaplan extends this geographic logic to regions worldwide, showing how harsh steppes birth nomadic cultures while fertile, river‑rich plains sustain sedentary societies. While asserting that geography is not deterministic, he emphasizes its quiet but powerful influence on human choices and political trajectories.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Travel & Geography/Geography
Authors: Robert D. Kaplan
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