Geopolitics

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What is Geopolitics

Answer 2

The study of relationships between countries and the influence of geographical factors on these relationships

Question 3

What is a superpower

Answer 3

A nation with a sphere of influence over other nations on a global scale. Politically, economically etc.

Question 4

Hard Power

Answer 4

Military power, tariffs etc. physical power

Question 5

Soft power

Answer 5

Arts, culture, trade etc. subtle influences

Question 6

How is trade effected by geopolitics

Answer 6

Trade blocs
Multinational organisations and the “Quad” (US, Canada, EU, Japan) having lots more influence than others
Geopolitical events have a big effect on foreign trade, e.g. London Stock Exchange lost 6% of value day after 9/11
Trade wars e.g US VS CHINA 2019-2020

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How is Migration effected by geopolitics

Answer 7

Migrants will be inclined to go to superpowers e.g EU, US. Therefore these countries influence the direction of migration.
More powerful countries have a stronger control on migration and their own borders than weaker ones

Question 8

How is tourism affected by geopolitics

Answer 8

Powerful countries draw tourists from other countries partly due to soft power
Hostilities between countries and global stage also have an influence e.g North Korea
.e.g. trump temporary travel ban on Middle East for 90 days (2017)