First published 2011
George Friedman seeks what others miss in their travels. While tourists chase wine and art, the STRATFOR founder pursues something different: the places where politics and geography collide. His 2010 journey takes him through Turkey, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine and Poland. These nations exist in a precarious space, caught between the pull of Europe and the weight of Russia. Here, historical grievances shape daily life and casual interactions carry hidden meanings. Friedman discovers a region where the past refuses to fade and every conversation carries political undertones. His observations blend personal experience with deep historical knowledge, revealing how geography continues to shape human destiny in lands that have changed hands repeatedly throughout history.
Genres: history, travel, political-science, adventure, non-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water
Setting: Turkey, Moldova, Romania, Ukraine, Poland
Period: 21st-century
112 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform