Geopolitics

Geopolitics refers to the study and analysis 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 terrain influence political power dynamics, state behavior, and the interactions between various political entities. Geopolitics often considers factors like strategic military positioning, trade routes, and resource distribution, assessing how these can impact national and global power structures. The term is used to describe the strategic behavior of states as they seek to navigate the complexities of global politics in relation to their geographical contexts.