geopolitica
English meaning: Geopolitics
Italian Definition
(Italiano)Lo studio di come la geografia e il potere influenzano le relazioni internazionali.
English Definition
The study of how geography and power shape international relations. Italy's geopolitical position — centrally Mediterranean, southern flank of NATO, founding EU member — gives it strategic importance in Africa, Middle East, and Balkans relations. Italy's dependence on Russian gas (before 2022) and its Central Mediterranean migration challenge illustrate geopolitics' impact on domestic politics.
Example
“La posizione geopolitica dell'Italia al centro del Mediterraneo le conferisce un ruolo strategico cruciale.”
In English: “Italy's geopolitical position at the center of the Mediterranean gives it a crucial strategic role.”
Synonyms
- geostrategia
- politica internazionale
Literary Heritage
“Le donne, i cavalier, l'arme, gli amori, le cortesie, l'audaci imprese io canto.”
“Ladies, knights, arms, loves, courtesies, and bold deeds I sing.”
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Language information
- Language
- Italiano
- Italian
- Script
- Latin
- Family
- Romance
- Speakers
- 70M