Monsoon: The Indian Ocean and the Future of American Power Audiobook

" Book describes the significant current and related historical geographics and political conditions of countries bordering the Indian Ocean from Zanzibar in Africa through Oman, the Indian Subconinent and to eastern oceanic island nations including Indonesia. "

" One third travelogue, one third history, and one third loosey-goosey second-hand strategic analysis. It is an interesting primer to the region if you can handle the human-interest travelogue bits. It also contains a passable analysis of China's likely naval interests in the region. "

" This was a good read, taking in all the countries that have shores on the Indian Ocean, and with a proper amount of author's attitude. Not light reading, but not too tough either. I learned a lot, particularly about China and many small countries. "

" Should have been a romance novelist (e.g. description of Muscat). Couldn't make it past the first 50 pages. "

" I had never thought of the Indian Ocean as a unifying geographic location, but this book makes a good case for it historically and in the future. Very interesting. "

" This book gave me an education on the importance of the Indian Ocean. I am so glad I read it. "

" WARNING: Heavy lifting ahead. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone but geopolitical geeks. Really fantastic in depth analysis. Worth it if u are highly motivated. "

" I've never learned so much about the Indian Ocean region, and now appreciate what it means for the future. "

" "Perceptive combination of history and current affairs, with policy implications and recommendations for the United States," "

" A thorough analysis of the cultural histories of the regions from Oman to Burma; the battles in the region, the economic competition and how it applies to the US and other modern powers. "

" An overview of U.S. policy interests in the Indian Ocean, from Tanzania to Indonesia. At its best, Monsoon reorients the map and allows us to think about global challenges in a new, useful way. "

" I ended up immensely enjoying this book where Kaplan argues that the global center of gravity in the decades to come is going to be in the Indian Ocean. A really fun read for anyone interested in this sort of thing. "

" Another interesting look by Kaplan. "

" why does the USA have a fleet in the Indian Ocean? This book will tell you. This book gives you a historical perspective on today'S news and tomorrows conflicts and opportunities. "

" I am usually a huge fan of Kaplan and this topic was interesting to me. However, book was meandering, read more like a poly sci term paper and lacked his usual fascinating descriptions of local scenes. "

" Good introduction to US interests in the region. "

" Good book if you are interested in geopolitics around Indian ocean. Don't take the conclusions too seriously though. "