IAS (Admin.) Mains Geography Models, Theories and Laws in Human Geography-Political Geography (Heartland and Rimland Theories) Study Material (Page 10 of 20)

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Theories in Political Geography: Rimland Theory

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Rimland Theory

In 1942, Nicholas Spykman gave counter theory of Mackinder՚s Heartland concept and stated that Eurasia՚s Rimland, coastal areas or buffer zone controls “World Island” and not the Heartland. His book, “America՚s Strategy in World Politics” was published during World War II and deals with political and military strength of USA at t…

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Theories in Political Geography: Shatterbelt Theory, Sea Power Theory, Containment Theory, Functional Approach

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Shatterbelt Theory

Cohen in 1950 gave the Shatterbelt theory. He explained modified pivot area concept. Cohen equated Rimland (given by Spykman) to the Inner Crescent (given by Mackinder) . This inner crescent is known as Shatterbelt, which has been the center for conflicts mainly due to diplomacy in oil and Middle East. His model shows Japan, the U. S. , and the European Community as the current first-order states for the maritime realm and China and the Soviet Union as the first-order countries for the continental realm. Cohen gave 3 regions:

  • Geostrategic Region: Trade dependent maritime region (sea power) like Japan, USA, and Eurasian continent (land power) and call…

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