Confronting theories of geopolitics : continental and Anglo-American traditions /

This book elucidates two distinct traditions within geopolitical theory: the Anglo-American and the Continental schools. By examining these different frameworks, the volume underscores the necessity of recognizing the contrasting worldviews that underpin each tradition for anyone seeking to engage m...

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Main Author: Shinoda, Hideaki, 1968- (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Singapore : Springer, [2026]
Series:Political Science and International Studies.
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Table of Contents:
  • Chapter 1. Introduction: The Geopolitical Perspective in a Rapidly Changing World
  • Part 1. Defining Geopolitics
  • Chapter 2. Anglo-American Versus Continental Traditions of Geopolitics
  • Chapter 3. Theoretical Divides in Geopolitical Thought: Mackinder and Haushofer
  • Chapter 4. The Development of Competing Geopolitical Theories: Spykman and Schmitt
  • Part 2. The History of War from the Geopolitical Perspective
  • Chapter 5. The History of War in Europe
  • Chapter 6. The Cold War in the 20th Century From a Geopolitical Perspective
  • Chapter 7. The PostCold War World and the RussoUkrainian Conflict
  • Part 3. Japans Wars from the Geopolitical Perspective
  • Chapter 8. Prewar Japan from the Perspective of Anglo-American Tradition of Geopolitics
  • Chapter 9. Wartime Japan from The Perspective of the Continental Tradition of Geopolitics
  • Chapter 10. Geopolitics as Esotericism in Postwar Japan
  • Part 4. Contemporary Global Conflicts and Geopolitical Analysis
  • Chapter 11. The Global Structure of Armed Conflicts Today
  • Chapter 12. Regional Patterns of Conflicts around the World
  • Chapter 13. The Free and Open Indo-Pacific, the Belt and Road Initiative and BRICS
  • Chapter 14. Conclusion: Geopolitics as a Perspective on Conflict Analysis.