Geopower is a concept that refers to the power derived from geography; a form of power that emerges from the combination of strategic location, natural resources, territorial depth, communication routes, and cultural - historical environments. In the field of political science and power studies, Geopower demonstrates that geography is not merely a physical backdrop or a natural framework, but rather an active and determining source in the production and reproduction of power. This concept illustrates how geographical factors shape the capacity of states and political actors to exert influence, expand their domains of power, and structure regional and global systems. From this perspective, Geopower manifests both as hard power ( such as control over energy resources and strategic passages ) and as soft power ( such as cultural influence and civilizational standing ) , thereby possessing a multidimensional character. ... [مشاهده متن کامل]
The term Geopower was first introduced by mostafa azariyan Russologist and director of the Irasieh think tank in Iran, in the book Geopower of Russia. In that work, the term was defined as a novel scientific concept referring to power generated by geography in its material, political, economic, and cultural dimensions. Since then, Geopower can be regarded as an analytical framework for better understanding international relations, the politics of power, and the complex interaction between geography and politics.
