In an era of high technology and instant communication, the role
of geography in the formation of strategy and politics in
international relations can be undervalued. But the mountains of
Afghanistan and the scorching sand storms of Iraq have provided
stark reminders that geographical realities continue to have a
profound impact on the success of military campaigns. Here,
political scientist Jakub J. Grygiel brings to light the importance
of incorporating geography into grand strategy. He argues that
states can increase and maintain their position of power by
pursuing a geostrategy that focuses on control of resources and
lines of communication.
Grygiel examines case studies of Venice, the Ottoman Empire, and
China in the global fifteenth century--all great powers that faced
a dramatic change in geopolitics when new routes and continents
were discovered. The location of resources, the layout of trade
networks, and the stability of state boundaries played a large role
in the success or failure of these three powers. Grygiel asserts
that, though many other aspects of foreign policy have changed
throughout history, strategic response to geographical features
remains one of the most salient factors in establishing and
maintaining power in the international arena.
General
Imprint: |
Johns Hopkins University Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
September 2011 |
First published: |
2007 |
Authors: |
Jakub J Grygiel
(Assistant Professor, George H. W. Bush Chair in International Relations)
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Dimensions: |
229 x 152 x 17mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
Pages: |
280 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4214-0415-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Politics & government >
International relations >
General
|
LSN: |
1-4214-0415-X |
Barcode: |
9781421404158 |
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