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Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power | Robert D. Kaplan
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On the world maps common in America, the Western Hemisphere lies front and center, while the Indian Ocean region all but disappears. This convention reveals the geopolitical focus of the now-departed twentieth century, but in the twenty-first century that focus will fundamentally change. In this pivotal examination of the countries known as “Monsoon Asia”—which include India, Pakistan, China, Indonesia, Burma, Oman, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Tanzania—bestselling author Robert D. Kaplan shows how crucial this dynamic area has become to American power. It is here that the fight for democracy, energy independence, and religious freedom will be lost or won, and it is here that American foreign policy must concentrate if the United States is to remain relevant in an ever-changing world. From the Horn of Africa to the Indonesian archipelago and beyond, Kaplan exposes the effects of population growth, climate change, and extremist politics on this unstable region, demonstrating why Americans can no longer afford to ignore this important area of the world.
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Trace
Mehso-so

Pretty good analysis of the growing importance of the Indian Ocean for trade as India and China continue to grow economically.

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laurenlovesliterature
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Ohh...also...This is happening in Phoenix rn 😳

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quirkyreader
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Indianapolis has a mini monsoon going. It started Friday night and is supposed to last until Tuesday. I'll be missing Independent Book Store Day. #getindie But at least I'll be staying dry.

Sace 😨 8y
Eyelit Yikes! Stay safe! 8y
tpixie Yes the rain may keep me away today too #getindie 8y
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Cupofjo
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Well, tonight didn't go as planned... Hopefully I'll get a little more reading in before bed

marixa Dramatic! 8y
Twocougs That's a little too exciting⛈ 8y
Cupofjo Does look amazingly beautiful, till u drive through it! Lol 8y
DianeDeMasi Beautiful picture! Hope the rest of your evening was considerably tamer, though. 8y
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