On geopolitics : space, place, and international relations

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JC319 .S73 2013
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Summary

On Geopolitics shows how the 'new geopolitics' combines the fields of geography and international relations to create a comprehensive overview of current political developments. Using recent developments in geographical technology as well as traditional theories and methods, Harvey Starr explores themes of spatiality and territoriality as they connect to international affairs. He also examines geopolitical dynamics beyond borders in a world now buffeted by non state actors and subject to intergovernmental institutions and norms. On Geopolitics is a brilliant synthesis of Starr's ongoing work on conflict and co-operation, alliances, opportunity, and willingness, within a geographic framework. At the same time, Starr points the way toward new tools and techniques for the study of globalisation and world politics.

Contents

  • List of Tables and Figures p. vi
  • Preface p. vii
  • 1 Geography and International Relations p. 1
  • 2 Spaces and Places: The Power of Place and Spatial Analysis p. 17
  • 3 Territory, Proximity, and the Geography of International Conflict p. 39
  • 4 International Borders in an Age of Globalization p. 57
  • 5 Alliances and Geopolitics p. 73
  • 6 Geographic Tools: Geographic Information Systems Applied to International Politics p. 93
  • 7 The Nature of Borders and Conflict p. 113
  • 8 The Nature of Borders and Cooperation: Integration in the European Union p. 137
  • 9 The Dynamism of Geography and Global Politics p. 153
  • Notes p. 161
  • References p. 167
  • Credits p. 176
  • Index p. 177
  • About the Author p. 183

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