Master the geopolitical strategies of access in Asia’s complex borderlands. Ispahani’s seminal work dissects how control over roads and transit routes has historically been a potent tool for shaping regional politics, state-building, and international rivalries. It offers crucial insights for understanding the dynamics of South and Central Asia, directly impacting India’s strategic interests. An indispensable read for scholars, policymakers, and enthusiasts of geopolitics, international relations, and the intricate power plays defining India’s periphery. Explore the foundations of modern territorial control.