All leaders are constrained by geography. Their choices are limited by mountains, rivers, seas and concrete. Yes, to follow world events you need to understand people, ideas and movements - but if you don't know geography, you'll never have the full picture. If you've ever wondered why Putin is so obsessed with Crimea, why the USA was destined to become a global superpower, or why China's power base continues to expand ever outwards, the answers are...

'The New Map' tells a sweeping story about how the role of energy in climate change is shaping geopolitical discussions, challenging our industries and our lifestyles, and accelerating a second energy revolution - the quest for renewables.

On the centenary of the outbreak of the First World War, 'The Deluge' is a powerful explanation of why the war's legacy continues to shape our world. In the depths of the Great War, with millions of dead and no imaginable end to the conflict, societies around the world began to buckle. As the cataclysmic battles continued, a new global order was being born. Adam Tooze's book tells a radical, new story of the struggle for global mastery from the battles...

This text provides the basic building blocks of knowledge about any country in the world, including constitution and government, international relations, industry and social issues, as well as profiles of current leaders and government histories.

'Chip War' examines why control of the microchip industry has been the driving force of Western economic and military success, and the potential threats posed by China's actions.

As the ITV's Political Editor, Peston makes sense of the significant events that took place in 2016 and answers the questions that everyone is asking - reflecting on what happened, how it happened and where we might be going.