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