| ID | 071314 |
| Title Proper | Naturalising empire |
| Other Title Information | echoes of Mackinder for the next American century? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Kearns, Gerry |
| Publication | 2006. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | At the start of the twentieth century, Halford Mackinder's geopolitical writings provided a powerful justification for British imperialism. He presented imperialism as a force of nature by emphasising historical rupture, essential conflict and geopolitical strategy. A century later, these same themes re-appear in contemporary accounts of our new world order and serve now to naturalise the imperial mission of the United States. A critical examination of the theses of Mackinder can aid in challenging the presumptions of the new imperialists. |
| `In' analytical Note | Geopolitics Vol. 11, No. 1; 2006: p74-98 |
| Journal Source | Geopolitics Vol: 11 No 1 |
| Key Words | Imperialism ; Geopolitical Strategy ; Halford Mackinder's Writings |