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A larger land mass than the British Empire?

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Zenith of Russian Empire, 1830 https://redd.it/a2s621 #MapPorn

Sir Halford John Mackinder (1861–1947) was a British geographer, academic, and politician. He is best known for his work in geopolitics and is considered one of the founders of this field. Mackinder's geopolitical concept, often referred to as the "Heartland Theory," posits that control of the Eurasian landmass, particularly the vast "Heartland" region in the center of the continent, is essential for achieving global dominance. According to this theory, the nation or alliance that gains control over the Heartland can potentially dominate the world. Mackinder's ideas were influential in shaping geopolitical thinking and have been discussed in the context of various historical events and international relations strategies.




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Nicholas J. Spykman (1893–1943) was a Dutch-American political scientist and geographer who developed the Rimland Theory, a new model of world order. Building upon Mackinder's ideas, Spykman emphasized the strategic significance of the coastal Rimland surrounding the Eurasian landmass. He believed control over the Rimland was crucial for preventing the domination of the Heartland and maintaining global stability. Spykman's theory influenced U.S. foreign policy and the Cold War containment strategy by highlighting the importance of coastal regions in shaping international relations.

A more modern (2014) analysis of those thoughts.

http://nordstreambymortymer.blogspot.com/2023/02/mackinder-roadblocks-against-euro-asian.html