Karl Haushofer

Karl Haushofer (1869-1946) was a German geographer, geopolitician, and scholar known for his influence on military and foreign policy in the early 20th century. He is best recognized for his concept of "geopolitics," which emphasizes the importance of geographical factors in shaping political power and relationships between nations. Haushofer's ideas were associated with nationalist and expansionist ideologies, particularly in Nazi Germany, where his theories were used to justify territorial expansion. His work continues to be studied in the fields of geography, political science, and international relations, often with a critical perspective due to its ideological implications.