Halford Mackinder

Halford Mackinder was a British geographer and political scientist best known for his "Heartland Theory," which he proposed in the early 20th century. He argued that the control of Eastern Europe, or the "Heartland," would be crucial for global dominance. Mackinder believed that whoever ruled this region could control the world due to its strategic location and resources. His ideas influenced geopolitical strategies during the Cold War and continue to inform discussions on global power dynamics today, emphasizing how geography can shape international relations and conflicts.