| ID | 092323 |
| Title Proper | Global geopolitics and local geoeconomics in Northwest Africa |
| Other Title Information | the industrial port of Granadilla (Canary Islands, Spain) |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Herrera, Luz Marina Garcia ; Bel, Fernando Sabate |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In the world scenario of US unilateralism, this paper argues the competition for control over Africa's resources between the major powers (United States, the European Union and China) provides a renewed geostrategic situation for the Canary Islands (Spain). First, the political and economic rivalry over Northwest Africa adds new dimensions to the geostrategic location of the Archipelago, which constitute NATO's southern flank and a logistic platform for neighbouring Africa. Second, it focuses on the particular case of the industrial megaport envisaged for Granadilla (Tenerife), examining its geostrategic projection as an important infrastructure both for the Canarian ruling elites' geoeconomic interests and also for the geopolitical interests of the major world powers. |
| `In' analytical Note | Geopolitics Vol. 14, No. 4; Oct 2009: p.589 - 603 |
| Journal Source | Geopolitics Vol. 14, No. 4; Oct 2009: p.589 - 603 |
| Key Words | Global Geopolitics ; Local Geoeconomics ; Northwest Africa ; Industrial Port ; Granadilla ; Canary Islands ; Spain |