Glossary: M05 — Introduction to Geopolitics

Term	Definition
Geopolitics	Study of how geography, power, and politics influence international relations
Globalization	Increasing economic interdependence among countries through trade, capital flows, and technology
Sanctions	Restrictions imposed on a country to influence its behavior
Soft power	Ability to influence through culture, values, and diplomacy rather than force
Hard power	Influence through military force or economic coercion
Resource nationalism	Government assertion of control over natural resources
Political risk	Risk of loss due to political instability or policy changes
Geopolitical risk	Risk from geopolitical events affecting investments (war, sanctions, regime change)