Geopolitics: The Struggle for Power in a Globalized World

Fouad Sabry

Aug 2024 · Political Science Book 15 · One Billion Knowledgeable · AI-narrated by Maxwell (from Google)

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Why Geopolitics Matters

Understanding the interplay between geography, resources, and global competition is key to grasping the power dynamics shaping our world. Geopolitics delves into this crucial aspect of Political Science, providing insights into international relations.

Demystifying the Chessboard: Chapter Overview

- Chapter 1: Geopolitics - Defines geopolitics and its core concepts.
- Chapter 2: Lebensraum - Explores the concept of living space in geopolitical thought.
- Chapter 3: Karl Haushofer - Examines a prominent German geopolitician’s ideas.
- Chapter 4: Halford Mackinder - Discusses the Heartland theory and its strategic significance.
- Chapter 5: Friedrich Ratzel - Analyzes Ratzel's organic theory of the state.
- Chapter 6: Geostrategy - Focuses on applying geographical knowledge in international politics.
- Chapter 7: Nicholas J. Spykman - Introduces the Rimland theory.
- Chapter 8: Rudolf Kjellén - Examines Kjellén's concept of the state as a living organism.
- Chapter 9: Geopolitik - Analyzes the German school of geopolitics and its historical impact.
- Chapter 10: Political Geography - Explores the intersection of geography and political science.

Delving Deeper: Second Half Highlights

- Chapter 11: Eurasia Party - Examines a political movement based on geopolitical ideas.
- Chapters 12 & 13: Geostrategy in Central Asia & Rimland - Analyzes the strategic importance of these regions.
- Chapter 14: The Geographical Pivot of History - Investigates the geopolitical significance of specific locations.
- Chapter 15: Geojurisprudence - Explores the intersection of geopolitics and law.
- Chapters 16 & 17: The Grand Chessboard & Mark Bassin - Analyzes the ideas of Zbigniew Brzezinski and a contemporary scholar.
- Chapters 18-21: Eurasia, Foundations of Geopolitics, Shatterbelt, & Geostrategy in Taiwan - Examines Eurasia, theoretical underpinnings of geopolitics, strategic buffer zones, and a regional case study.

Geopolitics: An Investment in Understanding

This comprehensive book offers professionals, students, and enthusiasts a deep understanding of the forces shaping our world, enabling them to analyze global events and make informed decisions.

About the author

Fouad Sabry is the former Regional Head of Business Development for Applications at HP. Fouad has received his B.Sc. of Computer Systems and Automatic Control in 1996, dual master’s degrees from University of Melbourne (UoM) in Australia, Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2008, and Master of Management in Information Technology (MMIT) in 2010. Fouad has more than 30 years of experience in Information Technology and Telecommunications fields, working in local, regional, and international companies, such as Vodafone and IBM. Fouad joined HP in 2013 and helped develop the business in tens of markets. Currently, Fouad is an entrepreneur, author, futurist, and founder of One Billion Knowledge (1BK) Initiative.

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