Classical Geopolitics

Phil Kelly is the Roe R. Cross Distinguished Professor of Political Science at Emporia State University.

"This book makes an important contribution to the current literature on geopolitics. The theoretical approach it takes is both innovative and stimulating, and it displays an impressive synthesis of existing theoretical ideas. A milestone reinterpretation of geopolitical theory."—Geoff Sloan, University of Reading "This is an important work. Many teachers of IR tend to dismiss geopolitics as having been overtaken by technology, but Phil Kelly's analysis shows how mistaken they are. He makes a strong case for the applicability of geopolitical analysis to the study of IR, foreign policy, and strategic analysis. A very worthy contribution to the study of IR and security affairs in general."—Mackubin Owens, Institute of World Politics

• 1. Introduction2. Model and Theory3. Several Geopolitical Approaches of the Recent Past4. Classical Geopolitical Assumptions5. Classical Geopolitical Theories6. Applications of the Model7. Setting the Course for a Rejuvenated Geopolitics