Chapter 27.2
Geopolitics: How Geography Shapes Global Power and International Relations
Discover how mountains, waterways, trade routes, and natural resources determine which nations hold power and how countries compete and cooperate on the world stage.
What You'll Learn
Geography shapes national power through trade routes and strategic chokepoints.
Nations compete and cooperate over resources, territory, and maritime boundaries.
Alliances like NATO and ASEAN strengthen collective bargaining and mutual defense.
Key terms include hegemony, soft power, realpolitik, and containment policy.
What You'll Practice
1
Students analyze how geographic features influence trade and civilization interactions.
2
Learners identify key geopolitical terms like chokepoint, sovereignty, and hegemony.
3
Practice questions explore territorial disputes, alliances, and global resource competition.
Why This Matters
Understanding geopolitics equips students to analyze how geography, resources, and power shape international relationships and the world they live in.
This Unit Includes
Practice exercises
Learning resources
Skills
Geopolitics
Soft Power
Chokepoints
Sovereignty
Alliances
OH Curriculum Aligned
