ABSTRACT

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.

chapter |22 pages

Spaces and Places

The Power of Place and Spatial Analysis

chapter |20 pages

Alliances and Geopolitics

chapter |19 pages

Geographic Tools

Geographic Information Systems Applied to International Politics

chapter |16 pages

The Nature of Borders and Cooperation

Integration in the European Union