What is the popular explanation of geopolitics?

Geopolitics, also known as "geopolitics", is to analyze and predict the strategic situation of the world or region and the political behavior of the countries concerned according to various geographical elements and regional forms of political structure. It regards geographical factors as the basic factors that affect or even determine a country's political behavior.

"Geopolitics" originated from Swedish geographer Kojelen. Although all kinds of geopolitical theories are based on geographical environment, they have different emphases. In the past, it was considered from the historical, political and military aspects, and later it paid more and more attention to the role of economy and society.

The content of geopolitical struggle

1. Seeking hegemony or dominance in international relations by controlling geographical space. Including the ability to rule or lead the world, the dominant position in the global or regional pattern, and the political influence and military control ability achieved through space.

2. Possession or control of key geographical elements such as resources, trade, market, transportation lines, territory and ocean can not only strengthen international political power, but also gain practical benefits and enhance national strength.

3, through the establishment of regional security system, such as the establishment of spheres of influence, buffer zone, etc. , or make arrangements for the balance of power, to seek a geographical environment conducive to their own security.