Geopolitics Lecture Notes

A series of flashcards covering key concepts and definitions related to geopolitics and its impact on international relations and business risks.

Geopolitics

The study of power rivalries over territories, involving actors with contradictory representations.

Territory

A socially constructed area that is continuously redefined, contested, fragmented, or conquered.

Power rivalries

Disputes between actors over influence or sovereignty, which can be geopolitical in nature.

Globalization

A process that promised a world of interdependence, challenged by territorial power struggles.

Heartland theory

A geopolitical theory by Halford Mackinder suggesting that control of the central region of Eurasia was key to global power.

Lebensraum

A concept by Friedrich Ratzel referring to 'living space' essential for a state's growth.

Critical geopolitics

An approach to geopolitics that questions traditional perspectives and emphasizes its influence on power dynamics.

Geopolitical risks

Risks affecting businesses due to geopolitical tensions, requiring companies to understand and adapt.

Sovereignty conflicts

Disputes over the control and governance of a territory.

Economic sanctions

Restrictions imposed by countries on trade or financial transactions, often as a geopolitical response.