Theories
This theory posits that the central region of Eurasia, termed the '______,' is the key to global domination
Heartland (i.e., Heartland Theory)
This critiques traditional geopolitical theories by focusing on the role of discourse, ideology, and power in shaping global politics
Geography is destiny
Using organisms to produce and develop products.
Biotech
This period saw the foundation of the modern technological era. It also saw the Soviets launch Sputnik.
1950s
How is geopolitics different from geopoliTech
Many acceptable answers
This theory emphasizes the importance of naval dominance in securing national power and influence
Sea Power Theory
any entities that have the ability to influence events and pursue objectives on the global stage
Actors
These networks are crucial for enabling autonomous vehicles, enhanced augmented and virtual reality, and massive Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystems.
5G
The height of the Arms Race and the Cuban Missile Crisis occurred in this era
1960s
This type of non-state actor has become far more influential with the advent of technological innovation.
MNCs (multinational corporations)
This theory emphasizes the significance of the coastal fringes of Eurasia, arguing that they serve as a buffer zone against Heartland powers and are essential for access to maritime trade routes.
Rimland Theory
using military might and economic sanctions to force compliance
Hard power
developing computer systems that can perform tasks that usually require human intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
This period saw the birth of the PC, and Detente between the USA and USSR
1970s
What was the "End of History" theory
Fukuyama claimed that Western liberal democracy had triumphed over its major rivals—monarchy, fascism, and communism—and would become the final, universal form of human government.
This theory revisits the foundational ideas of classical geopolitics but adapts them to the complexities of the modern world.
Neo-classical theory
any geographical area subject to the political control or jurisdiction of a state or other actor, including land, waters, airspace, and possibly cyberspace.
Territory
These are essential building blocks of computers, electronic devices, integrated circuits and other modern digital technologies.
Semiconductors
Both the Soviet Union and the internet exploded in this period
The 1990s
Name 4 of the primary countries involved in semiconductors
South Korea, Taiwan, Netherlands, Malaysia, China, USA
This theory critiques traditional geopolitical theories by focusing on the role of discourse, ideology, and power in shaping global politics
Critical Geopolitics Theory
This type of power includes the ability to influence other countries to want what you want, achieved through attraction and persuasion rather than coercion or force.
Soft Power
This is a new approach to calculation that uses principles of fundamental physics to solve extremely complex problems very quickly.
Quantum Computing
This era was characterized by the rise of China and Big Data
2010s
These two major trends are reshaping the world… and converging
First, breakthroughs in critical and emerging technologies redefining global power dynamics, economics, and security frameworks. Second, Second, great geopolitical instability is disrupting supply chains, shifting alliances, and fueling competition over critical resources and technologies.