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What is a shatterbelt?
What is a choke point?
A geographical feature where an armed force is forced to pass.
What defines a nation-state?
A sovereign state with relatively homogeneous citizens.
What characterizes a superimposed boundary?
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What is a relic boundary?
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What is a delimited boundary?
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Define a demarcated boundary.
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What was the Berlin Conference?
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What is territoriality in political geography?
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What does irredentism refer to?
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What is ethnic separatism?
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What are subnational governments?
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Define ethnonationalism.
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What is infrastructure development?
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What are territorial waters?
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What is an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?
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Study Notes
Shatterbelts
- Regions under constant stress from stronger external cultural-political forces, often fragmented by aggressive rivals.
- Contemporary examples include Israel and Kashmir.
- Historical context includes Eastern Europe during the Cold War.
Choke Points
- Geographical features that restrict movement, such as valleys, straits, or bridges.
- Forces must navigate these areas on a narrower front, weakening combat effectiveness.
Nation-State
- A sovereign entity with relatively homogeneous citizens based on language or common descent.
Superimposed Boundary
- A boundary imposed without regard for existing cultural patterns, often ignores historical contexts.
Relic Boundary
- A former boundary that remains visible through cultural landscape markers, reflecting its historical significance.
Delimited Boundary
- A boundary defined on a map to specify territorial limits without physical markers present.
Demarcated Boundary
- A boundary marked by visible indicators on the ground, such as walls or fences.
Berlin Conference
- A significant meeting where European powers established rules for the colonization of Africa, affecting geopolitical dynamics.
Territoriality
- The concept refers to a community's or nation’s attachment and commitment to defending its territory from external threats.
Irredentism
- A political approach advocating for cultural extension and territorial expansion based on ethnic groups across borders.
Ethnic Separatism
- The movement for regional autonomy from a culturally distinctive group within a larger political entity.
Subnational Governments
- Refers to both state and local governmental bodies that operate under the national government’s authority.
Ethnonationalism
- The deep identification and loyalty an individual feels towards their nation, often closely tied to ethnicity.
Infrastructure Development
- The enhanced construction and improvement of essential services aimed at fostering economic growth and improving living standards.
Territorial Waters
- The maritime zone extending around a nation's coast, recognized as under its jurisdiction.
Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
- An area extending 200 nautical miles from a country's shoreline, where the nation has special rights for resource exploration and economic activities.
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This quiz focuses on key geopolitical terms such as 'shatterbelt' and 'choke point'. These terms are crucial for understanding the dynamics of regions in conflict and the strategic importance of certain geographical features. Test your knowledge and enhance your vocabulary in international relations.