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The Geopolitics of Ukraine Part 2 (of a 3 Part Series)

Sam Parker and Joe Mhlanga No Comments

A look at the geo-strategic background makes things clearer. Ukraine is historically tied to Russia, geographically and culturally. It is Slavic, and home of the first Russian state, Kiev Rus. Its 52 million people are the second largest population in Eastern Europe, and it is regarded as the strategic buffer between Russia and a string […]

Europe

UKRAINE: -A Tectonic Shift in Heartland Power

Sam Parker and Joe Mhlanga No Comments

In geopolitics, a deep understanding of geography and power allows you to do two things. First, it helps you comprehend the forces that will shape international politics and how they will do so. Second, it helps you distinguish what is important from what isn’t. In geopolitics, Ukraine is classified as a geopolitical pivot.This makes maps […]

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