The study and practice of using geographic advantages and disadvantages to develop military, political, and economic strategies.
From 'geo-' (earth) plus 'strategy' (Greek 'strategia', generalship), a 20th-century term combining geography with strategic thinking.
Geostrategy explains why Russia prizes warm-water ports, why the Middle East matters so much for global politics, and why control of Arctic passages is becoming increasingly important as climate changes.
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