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Geopolitics of Resources: Resources as the Source of Power, Desire to Control Resources

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Introduction

Western geopolitical thinking about resources has been dominated by trades, wars, and power, at the core of which were overseas resources discovered by maritime navigations.

Resources as the Source of Power

There is a trio of factors which increase the power of state, resources being most central.

Illustration 1 for Resources as the Source of Power
  • As the resources at disposal increases the economic strength of the state increases.
  • Economic strength and resources become instrument of military power.
  • As milita…

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Geopolitics of Resources: Geopolitics for Controlling Trade Routes, Geopolitics for Controlling Resources, Treaties Regulating Natural Resources

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Geopolitics for Controlling Trade Routes

  • Case Study of Nuclear Energy & Iran: West՚s approach with Iran over its controversial nuclear program is dictated by security and economic concerns- Tehran՚s looming threat to close the Strait of Hormuz. 40% of world՚s tanker-borne oil passes out of the Persian Gulf through Strait of Hormuz.
  • South China Sea Dispute: China claims sovereignty…

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