Geopolitics

Geopolitics is the study of the effects of geography (human and physical) on international politics and international relations. It examines how geographical factors such as location, resources, and physical landscape influence political behavior, power dynamics, and the interactions between states and non-state actors. Geopolitics often analyzes strategic considerations that arise from territoriality and the distribution of resources, as well as the cultural, economic, and military implications of geographic positioning. The term emphasizes the interplay between geographic space and political power, seeking to understand how nations and political entities navigate their relationships and conflicts in a spatially constrained world.