De geopolitiek
Example: De geopolitiek beïnvloedt de internationale betrekkingen sterk vandaag.
Definition
"De geopolitiek" refers to the study and analysis of the effects of geography on international politics and relations. It examines how physical location, resources, and strategic positions influence political power and decisions between countries.
Etymology
The term "de geopolitiek" comes from the Dutch words 'geo-' meaning earth or geography, and 'politiek' meaning politics. It was originally coined in the early 20th century to describe the influence of geographic factors on political power and diplomacy.
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"De geopolitiek" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 99 commonly used words.
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