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Zenodo
2025
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.17836213 |
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- This paper critically examines the enduring relevance and re-inscription of classical geopolitical theories—specifically Mackinder's Heartland, Spykman's Rimland, and Mahan's Sea Power—within the context of contemporary global strategy. It argues that while the foundational premises of these theories emerged from early 20th-century geostrategic thought, their underlying imaginaries continue to shape policy-making, strategic discourse, and international relations in a world vastly different from their conception. Through a critical geopolitical lens, this study deconstructs how these historical constructs are invoked, adapted, and contested by state and non-state actors today, influencing resource competition, military deployments, and alliance formations. The paper explores how new technologies, economic interdependencies, and environmental challenges necessitate a re-evaluation of these frameworks, highlighting both their analytical limitations and their persistent power in framing perceptions of global power and territorial control. It concludes by advocating for a nuanced understanding of the geopolitical imaginary that acknowledges the historical baggage of these theories while critically assessing their contemporary utility and potential for misguidance.