Geopolitics is a branch of the social science paradigm which emphasises the inter-relations of nations as they seek to maximise territorial and resource control. It is a way of understanding the divisions of states on a plethora of levels as they engage in expansion, trade and conflict. The nature of geopolitics has timelessly been concerned with spatial limitations in relation to strategic decision making. The founding fathers of this academic discipline are Mahan, Ratzel, Mackinder and Kjellen
Introduction Geopolitics has been a major obsession of nation-s¬tates throughout history and even today. The strategies that nation-states use to assert their position in relation to other states are complex and changing with the new nature of states and power in the World. Mackinder originally formulated one of the most crucial geopolitical models in order to capture the way in which states vie for power over space, which has seen renewed relevance as Afghanistan continues to be at the heart of
was much more enhanced, and the presence of America in world politics gained much more importance. Ratzel during his studies was much more concentrating just on the land power as opposed to the sea and underestimating the impact of air power in geopolitics, the same fundamental impact that in 2001 changed all with the attack at the World trade centre. One of the scholars who focused on the relevance of the geographical dimension and on how it shapes the international relations among states was Kaplan
never innocent. It is always a wish posing as analysis” (Kearns, 2008). Evaluate this statement using examples to illustrate your answer. Geopolitics is a discourse that explains and describes the individual ways in which the world’s territorial powers act, the way they are formed and the way in which their citizens experience them. The story of modern Geopolitics is the story of America and American hegemony, with the waning of the great powers of the imperial era the rise of the United States as
amiability between all counties, geopolitics is still a factor in the Olympics. The International Olympic Committee President states “sport can only contribute to development and peace if it’s not used as a stage for political contest, have the courage to address your disagreements in a peaceful direct political dialogue and not on the backs of athletes.” Many historians ask if geopolitics was a factor in the Olympics during the Cold War era. The answer isn’t an opinion; geopolitics has never been absent in
Geopolitics and Feminist Geopolitics -article review- The word "geopolitics" has become increasingly popularlately and has also continuously been regarded as a framework for understanding and trying to cope with the latest events that happen within a specific region, but that indirectly affect the global security and perspectives. Not only people are involved in the disturbance of international peace and stability, because the geographical territories act as conductors for armed or unarmed conflicts
Geopolitics: a study of the influence of such factors as geography, economics, and demography on the politics and especially the foreign policy of a state. Geopolitics examines political, economic and strategic significance of geography, where geography is defined in terms of the location, size, function, and relationships of places and resources. Globalisation: Globalisation can be defined as the process of change, increasing interconnectedness and interdependence among countries and economies
It surfaced into the spotlight within a matter of days, after the Ukraine crisis that seemed to go on forever with the death toll’s increase and the continuing crimes against humanity; it happened. Russia made the move for Crimea, arguably one of many more to come, which will ultimately reinstate its place as an international superpower and a force to be reckoned with. To understand the events that led to this geopolitical decisions it is important to look into the history of the peninsula and later
Analysis of Kurdish Geopolitics Past and Present Who are the Kurds? Most of us have heard about them but don’t know who they are. Are they a race, a religion, a country? As we see from the following example, even Europeans who are much closer to the Kurds still do not have a complete understanding of the Kurds or the middle east in general: In the West, the left and liberal minded people in general, especially in the Scandinavian and Anglo-Saxon countries, have usually supported or at least expressed
Rafe Blaufarb’s main argument within “The Western Question: The Geopolitics of Latin American Independence” is that of the geopolitical events that took place during 1815 to 1820. The result of the Spanish imperial collapse was significant to the independence of Latin America were impacted by Britain, France, the United States, and individuals; royalsit, privateers, and Bonapartists. International competition between the North Atlantic powers, particularly France and Britain, as well ass the effects
Geopolitics is having an interest in or taking over land because of its strategic location, products, or resources. Geopolitics would play a specifically important role when it came to end of the Ottoman Empire. At the time, the Ottoman Empire had become the "sick man of Europe", it was a dying empire. While at the height of its power, it controlled massive amounts of land, many of these lands were wanted by other empires for their own purposes. The Ottoman Empire was once known as the greatest of
The Geopolitics of Colonial Space Kant holds an ambiguous position in contemporary literary theory—especially postcolonial theory. On the one hand the Enlightenment project has been seen as universalizing force (with a decidedly Western form of the universal). Said, for example, writes that “Cultural experience or indeed every cultural form is radically, quintessentially hybrid, and if it has been the practice in the West since Immanuel Kant to isolate cultural and aesthetic realms from the worldly
The study of the geopolitics around the globe and over time is a complex task. Numerous factors influence the causal chain of events that determine the course of a state’s history. Geography in its broadest sense limits the ability of a state to become a superpower, but it also allows certain states to thrive with relative ease compared to lesser developed countries. Location, terrain, technology, and demographics work in conjunction to affect the power of certain states, and it is through the effective
discovering many raw materials that could most certainly be beneficial to their country’s industries and economy. So, the scramble for Africa began. Countries desired their land to improve their economics by increasing supply of raw materials and also by geopolitics and more strategic location and transportation. Countries also wanted colonies to improve their reputation as a world power. This increased nationalism in many countries. Wealth and nationalism, two of the main causes of imperialism, were based
Brown makes it clear that food scarcity can lead to immoral behavior and global conflict. "We are entering a time of chronic food scarcity, one that is leading to intense competition for control of land and water resources-in short, some new geopolitics of food" (Brown 14). In the following chapters, Brown discusses how population growth creates a demand that is higher than the "economy's natural support systems" (Brown 17). As a population of people climb the social ladder, they tend to consume
in the Middle East. Americans today tend to strongly believe on one stance or another, however there is indecisiveness over the more recent question if the United States should remain in the Middle East, especially when it comes to the issues of geopolitics, radical organizations, and an in-depth look at current United States policies. When it comes to the topic of the Middle East, most economists would agree that oil has been a central focus of United States affairs. This is in part due to the dependence
The Dictator’s Learning Curve: Inside the Global Battle for Democracy by William Dobson presents a thorough analysis of the continuous struggle in the modern world of dictatorship. For this research, Dobson travelled to a lot of countries with dictatorial government, with the intention of showing the rest of the world how modern dictatorship maintain its power and deal with any opponents who threaten its regime. In the beginning of the book, Dobson mentions that it is hard for dictators to keep their
history and its enduring ramifications. The coup, orchestrated by the United States and the United Kingdom, overthrew Iran's Prime Minister, Mohammad Mossadegh, and reinstated the Shah, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, highlighting the intricate interplay of geopolitics, ideology, and economic interests. This essay delves into the multifaceted nature of U.S. involvement in Iran, examining whether it can be categorized as a continuation of Western imperialism and its impact on democracy in the Middle East, while
have cold war history and ideology still strong among their constituents. The Cold War was also never really over, hence why assuming geopolitics were no longer relevant was a mistake on behalf of Fukuyama’s The End of History. The history of the U.S. and the Soviet Union are described through international proxy wars heavily relying on strategic locations, geopolitics is imbedded in their relationship. They both are always competing for spheres of influence, now not only in regards to Crimea in Ukraine
of the Middle East that repels them away from a democratic transition. Diamond on the other hand does not believe it is the culture or the religion that stops a democratic reform instead it is the regimes themselves and the region’s distinctive geopolitics. Although democracy may have reached the Middle East, it may be too difficult to completely change that area from authoritarian to democratic. Democracy seemed to be hitting the Middle East at full throttle after the 2003 Iraq Invasion by the United