Kaplan on the "Revenge of Geography"
An intriguing article by Robert D. Kaplan on the importance of geography on determining likely conflict.
In essence, Kaplan is updating the old concepts of "geopolitics" as innaugarated by thinkers like Mayer, Mackinder, and Spykman. Unsurprisingly, Kaplan's prime focus is on the Middle East and Central Asia and areas he terms "shatter zones" where ethnic conflict could alter the local balances of power.
I do not think geography is the prime determinant in international relations, though it is hugely influential. That said, nothing Kaplan says is shocking, it really just ree
In essence, Kaplan is updating the old concepts of "geopolitics" as innaugarated by thinkers like Mayer, Mackinder, and Spykman. Unsurprisingly, Kaplan's prime focus is on the Middle East and Central Asia and areas he terms "shatter zones" where ethnic conflict could alter the local balances of power.
I do not think geography is the prime determinant in international relations, though it is hugely influential. That said, nothing Kaplan says is shocking, it really just ree
Hello Greg,
I'm glad that I came across your blog. I've read a few of your pieces and find that you have a formidable intellect and that I agree with much of what you say. I am perhaps more visceral on the same points of which you speak on my blog. Drop by sometime if you don't mind.....
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