Geopolitics Theories and Practices

Course Info

Date: Feb-17-2025

Length: 1 Week

City: London

Fees: 4,350

Type: In Classroom

Available Dates

  • Feb-17-2025

    London

  • Apr-21-2025

    London

  • June-23-2025

    London

  • Aug-18-2025

    London

  • Oct-20-2025

    London

  • Dec-22-2025

    London

Dates in Other Venues

  • Jan-06-2025

    Singapore

  • Jan-06-2025

    Barcelona

  • Jan-06-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Jan-27-2025

    Dubai

  • Mar-03-2025

    Paris

  • Mar-03-2025

    Istanbul

  • Mar-03-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Mar-24-2025

    Dubai

  • Apr-07-2025

    Singapore

  • Apr-07-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Apr-07-2025

    Barcelona

  • May-26-2025

    Dubai

  • June-09-2025

    Paris

  • June-09-2025

    Istanbul

  • June-09-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • July-07-2025

    Amsterdam

  • July-07-2025

    Singapore

  • July-07-2025

    Barcelona

  • July-28-2025

    Dubai

  • Sep-08-2025

    Paris

  • Sep-08-2025

    Istanbul

  • Sep-08-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Sep-29-2025

    Dubai

  • Oct-06-2025

    Barcelona

  • Oct-06-2025

    Amsterdam

  • Oct-06-2025

    Singapore

  • Nov-24-2025

    Dubai

  • Dec-08-2025

    Kuala Lumpur

  • Dec-08-2025

    Paris

  • Dec-08-2025

    Istanbul

  • Dec-29-2025

    Dubai

Course Details

Course Outline

5 days course

Introduction to Geopolitics


  • Definition and purpose of geopolitics
  • Describing the two dimensions of geography: Physical and human geography
  • Introduction to the effects of geography on politics and international relations
  • Introduction to geopolitical thinkers influenced international policies
  • Discussing the impact of geopolitics on power struggles
  • Examining the interplay between globalization and geographical power

Classical Geopolitics


  • Analyzing the shape of geopolitics in the ancient world
  • Understanding the influence of pre-modern geopolitics:


  1.   Friedrich Ratzel
  2.   Rudolf Kjellen


  • Describing the historical framework of imperial geopolitics
  • Understanding Harfold Mackinder theory: Heartland Theory
  • Reviewing key points in Karl Haushofer's theory: Lebensraum, Autarky, Panregions
  • Exploring Nicholas Spykman's contributions to the geopolitical debate:


  1.   The Rimland
  2.   International Balance and International Order


  • Discussing the validity of classical geopolitics theory today and reviewing different critique

Geopolitics of the Sea, Airspace, and Outer Space


  • Introduction to the maritime empire
  • Understanding the geopolitical value of seas, airspace and outer space
  • Discovering geopolitical theories related to sea power
  • Understanding the nature of air power and the geopolitical dimensions of using airspace
  • Identifying places of geopolitical interest and space artefacts and weapons
  • Reviewing international law governing the use of airspace and outer space

Modern Geopolitics


  • Analyzing the shape of geopolitics in the modern world
  • Exploring main modern geopolitics and their contributions 
  • Describing Gray’s non-deterministic view of geopolitics
  • Understanding the geographical structures according to Saul Bernard Cohen
  • Exploring geopolitical analytical tools according to Yves Lacoste
  • Discussing main aspects of the critical geopolitics approach according to Gerard Toal
  • Recognizing the rise of identity geopolitics in the modern world

Geopolitics Case Studies


  • Examining the geopolitical features and views of major global power  
  • Discovering various geopolitical stands 
  • Exploring the real-life applications of geopolitical concepts
  • Understanding the decision-making process of a geopolitical nature
  • Case studies about geopolitics of resource scarcity and climate change
  • Lesson learned and best practices