TechnologyAugust 16, 2026

geopolitical

JEE-oh-puh-LIH-tih-kul

Definition

Relating to the influence of geography, economics, and demographics on international politics and the exercise of power by states.

Etymology

The word is a 20th-century combination of the Greek 'geo-' (earth) and 'political' (relating to the government of a state). It was coined to describe how physical geography dictates the political strategies of nations.

In the news

The term describes the escalating rivalry between the US and China, where technology frameworks are used as tools to secure strategic influence and power across different global regions.

US Pressures 35 Countries to Choose Side in China AI Rivalry

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Dainik Jagran MP CG

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