Geopolitics
Example: Understanding geopolitics is essential for analyzing global conflicts.
Definition
"Geopolitics" is the study of the effects of geography (human and physical) on international politics and relations. It analyzes how geographic factors influence political power, strategic decisions, and conflicts between nations, helping to understand global conflicts and diplomatic strategies.
Etymology
The word "geopolitics" combines the Greek 'geo-' meaning 'earth' and 'politics' derived from the Greek 'politikos,' meaning 'of or relating to citizens or the state.' It emerged in the late 19th century as scholars began systematically analyzing the connection between geography and political power.
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"Geopolitics" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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