Popular Geopolitics

Popular geopolitics refers to the ways in which ordinary people understand and engage with global political issues through media, culture, and everyday conversations. It examines how films, news, social media, and literature shape our perceptions of countries, conflicts, and international relationships. In the context of critical geopolitics, it challenges traditional, elite-driven views of geopolitics by highlighting the diverse, often contrasting, narratives and interpretations that emerge from grassroots perspectives. This approach reveals how collective beliefs and cultural representations influence public opinion, national identities, and foreign policy in a complex, interconnected world.