In this cogent introduction to the state of contemporary geopolitics, Short provides an understanding of the basic themes of geopolitics and an overview of geopolitical issues around the globe. His regional approach to the study of the power relations between states is framed by a discussion of critical and popular geopolitical analysis.

John Rennie Short is professor in the School of Public Policy, University of Maryland Baltimore County. His recent books includeThe Unequal City: Urban Resurgence, Displacement and the Making of Inequality in Global Cities,Hosting the Olympic Games: The Real Costs for Cities, andA Regional Geography of the United States and Canada: Toward a Sustainable Future.

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Preface

PART I. INTRODUCTION TO GEOPOLITICS

1Writings

2Spaces

3Becomings

PART II. THE NEW WORLD ORDER

4The United States and Its Neighbors

5China and Its Neighbors

6Russia and Its Neighbors

PART III. REGIONAL REALMS

7Europe

8Middle East

9Africa

10South Asia

11Central and South America

PART IV. NEW GLOBAL CHALLENGES

12Global Challenges and the State

Index