Geopolitics, Geography and Strategic History

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, International, International Security, History, Military, Strategy, International Relations
Cover of the book Geopolitics, Geography and Strategic History by Geoffrey Sloan, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Geoffrey Sloan ISBN: 9781135773304
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: February 17, 2017
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Geoffrey Sloan
ISBN: 9781135773304
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: February 17, 2017
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This volume examines geopolitics by looking at the interaction between geography, strategy and history.

This book addresses three interrelated questions: why does the geographical scope of political objectives and subsequent strategy of states change? How do these changes occur? Over what period of time do these changes occur? The theories of Sir Halford Mackinder and Nicholas Spykman are examined in order to provide an analytical narrative for five case studies, four historical and one contemporary. Taken together they offer the prospect of converting descriptions of historical change into analytic explanations, thereby highlighting the importance of a number of commonly overlooked variables. In addition, the case studies will illuminate the challenges that states face when attempting to change the scope of their foreign policy and geo-strategy in response to shifts in the geopolitical reality. This book breaks new ground in seeking to provide a way to understand why and how the geographical scope of political objectives and subsequent strategy both expands and contracts.

This book will be of much interest to students of geopolitics, strategic studies, military history, and international relations.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

This volume examines geopolitics by looking at the interaction between geography, strategy and history.

This book addresses three interrelated questions: why does the geographical scope of political objectives and subsequent strategy of states change? How do these changes occur? Over what period of time do these changes occur? The theories of Sir Halford Mackinder and Nicholas Spykman are examined in order to provide an analytical narrative for five case studies, four historical and one contemporary. Taken together they offer the prospect of converting descriptions of historical change into analytic explanations, thereby highlighting the importance of a number of commonly overlooked variables. In addition, the case studies will illuminate the challenges that states face when attempting to change the scope of their foreign policy and geo-strategy in response to shifts in the geopolitical reality. This book breaks new ground in seeking to provide a way to understand why and how the geographical scope of political objectives and subsequent strategy both expands and contracts.

This book will be of much interest to students of geopolitics, strategic studies, military history, and international relations.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book The Tragic History of the Sea, 1589-1622 by Geoffrey Sloan
Cover of the book The Purchase of Paradise by Geoffrey Sloan
Cover of the book Contemporary Military Innovation by Geoffrey Sloan
Cover of the book Marine Management in Disputed Areas by Geoffrey Sloan
Cover of the book Counselor and The Group by Geoffrey Sloan
Cover of the book Assigning Liability for Superfund Cleanups by Geoffrey Sloan
Cover of the book Education and Sustainability by Geoffrey Sloan
Cover of the book Subaltern Movements in India by Geoffrey Sloan
Cover of the book The Challenge of Ethnic Conflict, Democracy and Self-determination in Central Europe by Geoffrey Sloan
Cover of the book W.E.B. Du Bois on Race and Culture by Geoffrey Sloan
Cover of the book The Rural World 1780-1850 by Geoffrey Sloan
Cover of the book Myth, Rulership, Church and Charters by Geoffrey Sloan
Cover of the book The South African Intelligence Services by Geoffrey Sloan
Cover of the book The Consolidation of Democracy by Geoffrey Sloan
Cover of the book Revise AS Level Psychology by Geoffrey Sloan
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy