Geopolitics
Definition
Geopolitics involves studying the effects of geography (human and physical) on politics and international relations.
Analogy
Imagine geopolitics as playing chess on a world map board game. Each move represents strategic decisions made by countries influenced by their geographical location and resources available.
Related terms
Geopolitical Theory: A theory that holds that states behave according to predictable laws, and these can be analyzed by studying geography.
Heartland Theory: A geopolitical concept which proposes that any political power based in the heart of Eurasia could gain enough strength to eventually dominate the world.
Rimland Theory: This theory counters Heartland Theory by arguing that control over maritime fringe of a country is more important than internal (heartland) areas.
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What creation has significantly redefined the concept of territoriality in modern geopolitics?
In terms of geopolitics, what does the concept "balance of power" refer to?
In geopolitics, what does "balance of power" refer to?
How does geopolitics shape perceptions of global power dynamics?
How does nationalism impact geopolitics?
What pair of historical events best exemplifies how geopolitics influenced territorial disputes?
How can geopolitics impact the natural resources within a country's borders?
How does geopolitics influence the delineation of geometric boundaries?
How does geopolitics influence the delineation of political boundaries?
In what way does the theory of geopolitics pose challenges to sovereignty?
What role did geopolitics play in shaping the outcomes of the Green Revolution?
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