Political Geography

This textbook on political geography is devoted to a discipline concerned with the spatial dimensions of politics. This course is an introduction to the study of political science, international relations and area studies, providing a systemic approach to the spatial dimension of political processes at all levels.

Autorentext

Igor Okunev has master's degree in history from the University of Manchester and doctoral degree in political science from MGIMO University. He is a Professorial Research Fellow at MGIMO University and Director of its Center for Spatial Analysis in International Relations. He is a Co-Chair of Research Committee on Geopolitics at the International Political Science Association. His work focuses on political geography, critical geopolitics, federalism and capital cities.

Inhalt

Introduction to Political Geography - Global Geopolitical Systems - Integration Groups States - Properties of State's Territory - Composition of State Territory - International and Internationalized Entities - Dependent Territories - Capitals and Centers - Borders and Cleavages - Regions and Municipalities - Spatial Identity