Superimposed Boundaries

Boundaries drawn by external powers that ignore existing cultural or ethnic divisions.

Boundaries dividing groups based on cultural traits like language, religion, or ethnicity.

A former boundary that no longer functions, but still leaves cultural or physical remnants in the landscape.

Waters extending 24 miles from a coastal state, where a country can enforce laws regarding customs, immigration, and sanitation.

Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)

A sea zone extending 200 miles from a state's coast, where that state has exclusive rights to marine resources.

Waters extending 12 miles from a coast, where the state has full sovereignty.

International waters beyond the EEZ, available for use by all states.

A political structure where power is divided between a central government and local regions (e.g., states or provinces).

A system where all power is concentrated at the national level, and local governments only have authority granted by the central government.

A region that governs itself, but is still part of a larger state and not fully independent.

A country that has a single nation of people who share common culture, language, and heritage, and is recognized as a state by other nations.

A state containing two or more distinct nations within its borders.

A group of people who share a common culture, but are spread across multiple states (e.g., Kurds).

A state that contains people from multiple ethnic groups.

States that are completely surrounded by land with no access to the ocean.

A group of people with a shared culture, history, and often language, who may seek political independence.

The political ideology focused on promoting the interests of a nation, often leading to desires for independence or self-rule.

The desire of an ethnic group to break away from a larger political entity and form an independent state based on cultural or ethnic differences.

Political support for the interests and self-determination of a particular ethnic group, often leading to desires for an independent state.

A nation of people who do not have their own independent state (e.g., Kurds, Palestinians).

The right of a people to decide their own political status and governance.

A political movement advocating for the unification of territories or groups divided by national boundaries, based on shared cultural, historical, or ethnic ties.

The fragmentation of a state or region into smaller, often hostile, entities based on ethnic, cultural, or religious divisions.

The transfer of power or decision-making from a central government to lower levels of government (e.g., states, provinces).

The manipulation of electoral district boundaries to favor a particular political party or group.

The process of redrawing voting districts, often due to changes in population.

Forces within a state that tend to divide or weaken it, such as ethnic divisions or regional disparities.

Forces within a state that promote unity and stability, such as national symbols, shared language, or economic ties.

The use of violence or threats to create fear, typically for political purposes, against governments or civilians.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, an economic and political alliance aimed at improving development and fostering cooperation between 10 Southeast Asian nations.

A political and economic union of European countries that allows for free trade, open borders, and common policies.

The North American Free Trade Agreement (now replaced by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement), which eliminated trade barriers between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance formed after World War II between North American and European countries for mutual defense.

WTO (World Trade Organization)

A global institution that regulates international trade, aiming to ensure fair, predictable, and free trade practices among member nations.

An international organization established in 1945 to promote world peace, security, and cooperation, comprising 193 member states.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, a coalition of oil-producing nations that coordinates petroleum policies and aims to stabilize global oil markets.

The practice of acquiring full or partial control over a country or territory, often by a foreign power, and exploiting its resources and people.

The extension of a nation's power and dominance over other countries or regions, usually through conquest or colonization.

The process by which colonies gain independence from colonial powers, often following World War II.

Indirect control over a country, especially former colonies, through economic, political, or cultural means, where the power dynamics remain exploitative.

UNCLOS (United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea)

A treaty that establishes the rights and responsibilities of states concerning the use of oceans, their resources, and the environmental protection of marine areas.

The assertion of ownership and control over a specific geographic space, often linked to political authority.

A region that experiences frequent and intense internal or external conflicts, often due to the involvement of opposing global powers.

The authority of a state to govern itself, including control over its territory and defense from external interference.

Geopolitical Concepts and Terms Flashcards

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Administered Boundary

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Boundaries that are enforced by a government or authority.

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Antecedent Boundaries

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Boundaries that existed before cultural landscapes emerged and remained in place as people moved in.

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Defined Boundaries

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Boundaries established through legal documents or treaties, marking clear divisions.

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Delimited Boundaries

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Boundaries drawn on a map to demarcate spatial divisions.

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Demarcated Boundaries

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Boundaries marked by physical objects like signs, fences, or walls.

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Geometric Boundary

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A boundary that follows a straight line or arc, often ignoring cultural factors.

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Physical Boundaries

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Boundaries that follow natural geographic features like mountains, rivers, or oceans.

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