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Agents in geopolitics ___.
act within structures that limit their possible actions
Classic Geopolitics considered ___ as exclusive agents of geopolitics.
states only
In Contemporary Geopolitics, provisional geopolitical agents could include all of the following EXCEPT ___.
households
Geopolitical agency is defined as ___.
the act of trying to achieve a particular goal
Which entity can be both an agent and a structure according to the text?
political parties
Structures in geopolitics ___.
facilitate agents by providing opportunities to attain their goals
What does Modelski define as the power of a world leader?
Global reach
According to Modelski, what is required for a country to have historical power?
Control of the oceans
In Modelski's model, how is the world's most powerful country portrayed?
As a leader with willing followers
What does Modelski mean by 'innovation' in the context of world leadership?
A bundle of institutions, ideas, and practices
According to Modelski, where does the power of a world leader rest?
Agenda setting capacity and ability to enforce it
What does Modelski emphasize as essential for a world leader to define?
'Big idea' for how countries should exist and interact with each other
What are the five main calculations that define a country's geopolitical codes?
Who are our current and potential allies, our current and potential enemies, how to maintain allies, how to counter emerging threats, how to justify actions to the global community
In which context is the formation of the United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) explained?
Conservative party's electoral weakness and British sovereignty within the European Union
What is the main focus of geographical metaphors?
Using elements of geography to explain abstract concepts
Why did Tony Blair decide to provide military support for the 2003 invasion of Iraq?
Response of government members, parliament, Labour party, and British Electorate
What does the Axis of Evil represent in terms of geographical metaphors?
A figure of speech using geographical elements to illustrate abstract ideas
What is a common theme among the Iron Curtain, Silk Road, Melting Pot, Great Firewall geographical metaphors?
They all use geography to explain abstract concepts
Explore the concept of power in world leadership through topics such as agenda-setting, global reach, naval services ranking, and Modelski's Model of World Leadership. Learn about the importance of control of the oceans for exerting power on a global scale.
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