Geopolitically

/dʒiːoʊpəˈlɪtɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner relating to the influence of geographic and territorial factors on political relationships and power.

Etymology

From geopolitical + -ly (adverb suffix), creating an adverbial form to describe actions and situations through a geopolitical lens. Modern usage from 20th-century political analysis.

Kelly Says

When a country is described as 'geopolitically strategic,' it means its location is basically a superpower—Singapore controls shipping, the Suez Canal controls trade, and small island nations have surprising diplomatic influence just by existing in the right place.

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