Geopolitics

/ ˌdʒiː.əʊˈpɒl.ə.tɪks / noun /

RE: BORDERS, GOVERNMENT, INFLUENCE, POWER

Geopolitics is about how countries interact with each other based on where they are in the world and what they have—like land, resources, or access to the sea. It looks at how geography influences political decisions, conflicts, and alliances. For example, a country with lots of oil, or one that sits between two powerful nations, might play a bigger role in global politics because of its location.

Geopolitics helps explain why some countries go to war, why others form trade deals or military partnerships, and how power shifts over time. It’s a way of understanding the real-world interests behind headlines—whether it’s tension over borders, struggles for control over energy, or why certain places become global flashpoints.

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