Structural Geopolitics

Structural geopolitics, within critical geopolitics, examines how global power structures, history, and cultural narratives shape political actions and relationships between nations. It focuses on underlying frameworks—like economic systems, colonial legacies, and institutional practices—that influence geopolitical thinking and decision-making. Rather than viewing geopolitics merely as a struggle for territory or resources, it emphasizes the importance of social constructs, ideologies, and the context in which political behaviors emerge, helping us understand how these factors create and sustain power dynamics on a global scale.