"Although we live in a globalised world, territorially embedded factors are highly relevant in such domains as security, economy, energy, environment, politics & diplomacy. Today's analysts of world affairs are often loosely referring to 'geopolitics', but do not always clearly define it. This book therefore offers a necessary framework: an introduction into the main components of geopolitical analysis, an overview of the main geopolitical schools of thought, as well as reflections on how technology and geopolitics affect each other in economy, energy and security. In addition, several empirical studies are showcased, each developing innovative approaches. Leading authors reflect upon containment, analyse geopolitical myths, research geoeconomic rivalries, study mental maps, analyse conflict through territorially embedded variables & greed motivations and apply 'neo-medievalism' to study sub-state diplomacy. Contributors include: David Criekemans, Gyula Csurgai, Luis da Vinha, Manuel Duran, Alexandre Lambert, Antonios Nestoras, and Steven Spittaels"--
This work is for academics, students, and practitioners. Contributors are experts in international relations, political science, foreign policy, and diplomatic studies. The book starts with an introduction to basics of geopolitical analysis, then provides overviews of theoretical approaches to international relations and major geopolitical strains of thought. Later chapters reveal connections between geopolitics, technology, security, energy, diplomacy, foreign policy, and the economy. Empirical studies demonstrate new approaches in the field. The book contains color maps and graphics. Annotation ©2022 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
Today’s analysts of world affairs are often loosely referring to ‘geopolitics’, but do not always clearly define it. This book therefore offers a necessary introduction into the main components of geopolitical analysis, an overview of the main geopolitical schools of thought, as well as reflections on technology and geopolitics. In addition, empirical studies showcase innovative approaches.
