critical geopolitics

Critical geopolitics is an approach within political geography that examines how political thinkers and leaders develop and disseminate mental maps of the world to shape actions and influence public attitudes. This field gained prominence after World War II, partly as a revival of geopolitical thought that had been discredited due to its association with Nazi Germany.12

Critical geopolitics analyzes how these mental maps, propagated through media and discourse, create perceived worlds that guide political strategies and actions. It also draws on postmodern thought, acknowledging that there are no absolute truths and that multiple, context-dependent truths exist. This perspective emphasizes the role of place-making and how identities are formed in relation to specific locations, influencing both self-perception and perceptions of others.1