Course program
First part of the course will be focused on MAIN GEOPOLITICAL THEORIES (Friedrich Ratzel, Karl Haushofer, Halford John Mackinder, Yves Lacoste) and Postmodern Theories. (ref. Spazi e poteri, part 5)
Second part of the course will be on STATE, GEOGRAPHY, AND POLITICS: analysis og Outlining and geopolitical role of land and maritime borders, Manifestations of the exercise of power on the territory, Anti-state: tribes and clans.T, e role of ethnicity and religion as a factor in the states’ geopolitical actions. The new demographic dynamics in global urban geography, Manifestations of the exercise of power on the territory. The role of ethnicity and religion as a factor in the states’ geopolitical actions. The new demographic dynamics in global urban geography., media and geopolitics.
This part can be referred to Spazi e poteri part 1, 2, 3.
The final part ofi the course will be focused on economic geography. The main argument will be: Land grabbing and agricultural neocolonialism.Geopolitics of water and energy resources. Transport geography . The stages of development of global maritime transportation. Globalization and maritime trade.
Railways through history and geopolitics. Multimodal axes. (Spazi e poteri part 4), the new silk road and chinese strategy (book Scenari Eurasiatici )
Sport and geopolitics
Prerequisites
Knowledge of basic notions in geography, as well as in the most recent developments in geopolitically relevant international matters, is required. In this regard, it is highly recommended that students prepare for the exam by making use not only of up to date atlases but also of specialized magazines. Visiting authoritative websites which focus on geopolitical themes is also advised.
Books
1) C. CERRETI, M. MARCONI, P. SELLARI, Spazi e poteri, Manuale di geografia politica ed economica e geopolitica, Editore Laterza, ed aggiornata, 2024
2) P. SELLARI, Scenari eurasiatici, Edizioni Nuova Cultura 2020
Lettura:
P. SELLARI, Geopolitica dei Trasporti, Laterza, 2013
Frequency
Attendance, although not compulsory, is highly recommended
Exam mode
In the last week of the course there will be a final test with 60 multiple-choice questions on the EXAM.NET platform. Each answer will be given a mark of 0.5 points
If the result of the test is greater than or equal to 18, the student will be admitted to the oral test on the volume Eurasian Scenarios only.
The validity of the exoneration is limited to the winter session (January-February calls)
The aim is to verify the knowledge acquired during the course of the examination, making it easier for the student to prepare for the exam
The final exam may include an increase in the mark of up to 4 points in the event of an excellent oral exam result.
Bibliography
Reference bibliography
E. dell'Agnese, Geografia critica, Guerrini, 2005
E. Boria, M. Marconi, Geopolitca, dal pensiero all'azione, 2021
Painter, Jeffrey, Geografia politica, UTET, 2011
Limes, Rivista italiana di geopolitica, varie annate
Gnosis, Rivista dell'intelligence, varie annate
Geopolitica, Rivista Isag, Varie annate
A.Vanolo, F.Celata, E.Bignante, Geografie dello sviluppo, UTET, 2024
Lesson mode
Lecture classes.
The course will be held in person and in telematics according to the regulations.
Lectures will be accompained also by Seminars with experts
