Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Geopolitics
noun
/ jee-oh-POL-ih-tiks /
Medium
Meaning
The study and practice of how geography — including location, resources, terrain, and physical space — influences the political power, strategy, and international relations of states
Origin / Etymology
Greek geo (earth) + politika (political affairs); coined by Swedish political scientist Rudolf Kjellen (1899)
Synonyms
Geostrategic affairs
International power politics
Strategic geography
Example Sentence
"India's geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific is shaped by its central location between the Persian Gulf energy corridor and the South China Sea trade routes."
🎯 UPSC Usage
High-value word for GS2 (India's foreign policy, international relations). Key related terms: 'geopolitical rivalry', 'geostrategic location', 'geopolitical flashpoint', 'geopolitical realignment'. India's SAGAR doctrine, Act East Policy, and Neighbourhood First policy are all geopolitical frameworks. Never spell 'geopolitics' as a personal adjective — use 'geopolitical' as the adjective.
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