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Many people think of maps in terms of their basic purpose: showing a country’s geography and topography. But maps can speak to all dimensions—political, military, and economic.



In fact, they are the first place to start thinking about a country’s strategy, which can reveal factors that are otherwise not obvious.



The 10 maps in this slide deck show Russia’s difficult position since the Soviet Union collapsed and explain Putin’s long-term intentions in Europe.