About The Future Map of the World, with Tim Marshall
This event is now online only, in-person bookers have been notified.
Writer and international journalist Tim Marshall’s iconic bestseller Prisoners of Geography has sold over three million copies worldwide, in its original and recent, fully updated edition.
His clear and insightful analysis of the global geopolitical landscape in the book and its successors The Power of Geography and The Future of Geography has for so many been a vital guide to understanding world history, current conflicts and changing power structures and the possible future.
For this special event accompanying the British Library exhibition Secret Maps Tim explores how the political map of the world may or may not change in the years ahead, in conversation with Myra Anubi.
Followed by a book signing.
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Tim Marshall
Tim Marshall is a leading authority on foreign affairs with more than 30 years of reporting experience.
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He was diplomatic editor at Sky News, and before that was working for the BBC and LBC/IRN radio. He has reported from 40 countries and covered conflicts in Croatia, Bosnia, Macedonia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and Israel. He is the author of the No. 1 Sunday Times bestsellers Prisoners of Geography, The Power of Geography and The Future of Geography; the illustrated edition of Prisoners of Geography, shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year; as well as Divided; Worth Dying For; and Shadowplay.
Myra Anubi
Myra Anubi is an award-winning solutions journalist and broadcaster who presents People Fixing the World on the BBC World Service.
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Her work spotlights innovation and resilience as she engages global audiences with stories that inspire change. She started her career in Kenya as a radio presenter and programme coordinator before working across East and Southern Africa with organisations like Deutsche Welle. Since moving to the UK in 2020, Myra has worked with The Times and Spotify. She has also become a trusted moderator, host, and panellist for organisations including the Commonwealth Foundation, Royal Academy of Engineering, One World Media, Ashden, the Kenya High Commission and more. Myra has moderated events attended by former Prime Minister Theresa May, and in 2023 she also met King Charles at Buckingham Palace, where they discussed global changemakers. At the heart of Myra’s work is a deep commitment to amplifying underrepresented voices and telling stories that inspire meaningful action.
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