La geopolítica
Example: La geopolítica influye en las decisiones de política internacional.
Definition
"La geopolítica" refers to the study and analysis of the effects of geography (human and physical) on international politics and relations. It examines how geographical factors influence political power, strategic decisions, and the interactions between countries on a global scale.
Etymology
The term "la geopolítica" comes from the Greek words 'geo,' meaning earth, and 'politikós,' meaning political. It was coined in the late 19th century to describe the relationship between geography and politics, highlighting the strategic importance of territorial and environmental factors in global affairs.
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"La geopolítica" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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