geopolitical
Meaning: Relating to politics as influenced by geographical factors such as location, natural resources, territory, and climate.
Geopolitics examines how geography shapes international relations, power dynamics, and foreign policy. Geopolitical analysis considers factors such as access to ports, proximity to rivals, control of energy resources, and strategic chokepoints. The term has become increasingly common in news media, particularly in discussions of great-power competition, energy security, and regional conflicts. Related terms include 'geopolitics' (the field of study) and 'geostrategic' (relating to strategy influenced by geography).
Examples
- The geopolitical significance of the Strait of Hormuz lies in the vast quantities of oil that pass through it daily. 霍尔木兹海峡的地缘政治重要性在于每天有大量石油经此通过。La importancia geopolítica del estrecho de Ormuz radica en las enormes cantidades de petróleo que lo atraviesan a diario.ホルムズ海峡の地政学的重要性は、毎日膨大な量の石油がそこを通過することにあります。호르무즈 해협의 지정학적 중요성은 매일 막대한 양의 석유가 이곳을 통과한다는 점에 있습니다.
- Britain's geopolitical position as an island nation has profoundly shaped its history, defence strategy, and global outlook. 英国作为岛国的地缘政治位置深刻影响了其历史、国防战略和全球视野。La posición geopolítica de Gran Bretaña como nación insular ha moldeado profundamente su historia, su estrategia de defensa y su visión global.島国としてのイギリスの地政学的位置は、その歴史、防衛戦略、そしてグローバルな展望に深い影響を与えてきました。섬나라로서의 영국의 지정학적 위치는 그 역사, 국방 전략, 그리고 세계관에 심대한 영향을 미쳐왔습니다.
- Rising tensions in the region have created a complex geopolitical landscape that defies simple analysis. 该地区不断升级的紧张局势造成了难以简单分析的复杂地缘政治格局。Las crecientes tensiones en la región han configurado un panorama geopolítico complejo que desafía cualquier análisis simple.この地域の緊張の高まりは、単純な分析を許さない複雑な地政学的状況を生み出しました。이 지역의 긴장 고조는 단순한 분석을 허용하지 않는 복잡한 지정학적 상황을 만들어 냈습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Greek geo- (earth) and political, from Greek politikos (of citizens). The compound 'geopolitical' emerged in the early 20th century, influenced by the Swedish political scientist Rudolf Kjellen, who coined 'geopolitik' around 1900.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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