This authoritative Encyclopedia provides a rich overview of the history, development, and state-of-the-art of geopolitics research. Curated by Colin Flint, entries explore diverse topics within geopolitics, a vibrant and fascinating field of inquiry that explains geographies of power, conflict, and peace.

Expert contributing authors cover different conceptual and theoretical approaches to understanding geopolitics including classical, critical and feminist perspectives. Exploring topics such as territory, borders, migration, climate change, war, religion, and diplomacy, entries help to make sense of global affairs and the dynamic making and unmaking of human geography, that is the outcome and source of political power.

The Elgar Concise Encyclopedia of Geopolitics is fundamental reading for human geography and politics students and researchers looking for succinct and accessible analysis of key concepts and theories. It is also an insightful resource for foreign policy practitioners in the government and private sector.

Key Features:

• Thoroughly cross-referenced entries
• Includes key references for further exploration
• Accessible writing for students and non-experts
• Covers a comprehensive range of core topics and theoretical perspectives