geopolitics

/ˌdʒiːoʊˈpɑːlətɪks/ /ˌdʒioʊˈpɑːlətɪks/

Meanings

noun

The study of the effects of geography (especially economic geography) on international politics.

Examples :

"The rising importance of renewable energy sources is significantly changing global geopolitics, as countries with access to resources like lithium and solar power gain more international influence. "

Related Words

renewable noun

/rɪˈnuːəbəl/ /rɪˈnjuːəbəl/

A thing that is renewable; especially, a renewable source of energy.

"Solar power is a renewable energy source. "

resources noun

/ɹɨˈzɔɹsɨz/

Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.

"The students used library resources like books and computers to complete their research project. "

countries noun

/ˈkʌntɹiz/

(chiefly British) An area of land; a district, region.

"The rolling hills and quaint villages are typical features of the countries surrounding Oxford. "

significantly adverb

/sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/ /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntliː/

In a significant manner or to a significant extent.

"My study habits improved significantly after I started using a planner. "

geography noun

/dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/ /dʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/

A description of the earth: a treatise or textbook on geography; an atlas or gazetteer.

"My daughter's geography textbook covered the different climates of the world. "

politics verb

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ /ˈpɑl.ɪˌtɪks/

To engage in political activity; politick.

"The student council members are politicking to get their proposal for a new school library adopted. "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

importance noun

/ɪmˈpɔːtəns/ /ɪmˈpɔɹtəns/

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

"Attending all your classes is of great importance to your success in school. "

influence noun

/ˈɪn.flu.əns/

The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone; the ability to change the development of fluctuating things such as conduct, thoughts or decisions.

"I have absolutely no influence over him."

changing verb

/ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/

To become something different.

"The tadpole changed into a frog. Stock prices are constantly changing."

economic adjective

/ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk/ /ˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/

Pertaining to an economy.

"The economic situation in the city has affected many families' ability to afford groceries. "

international noun

/ˌɪntəˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/ /ˌɪntɚˈnæʃ(ə)n(ə)l/

Someone who has represented their country in a particular sport.

"The United team includes five England internationals."