| ID | 092324 |
| Title Proper | Mapping the dynamism of the United States geopolitical code |
| Other Title Information | the geography of the state of the union speeches, 1988-2008 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Flint, Colin ; Adduci, Michael ; Chen, Michael ; Chi, Sang-Hyun |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The changing geographical foci of the geopolitical code of the United States are examined by a content analysis of the presidential State of the Union Speeches between 1988 and 2008, the last year of President Reagan's term through the presidency of George W. Bush. The State of the Union speeches are interpreted as geopolitical discourse within a structural setting, using seven foreign-policy paradigms as an organising framework. The empirical findings illustrate an increase over time in the number of regions and countries mentioned in the speeches. Also, notable differences between administrations in terms of their advocacy of globalist or regionalist policies and emphasis upon allies or adversaries are found. |
| `In' analytical Note | Geopolitics Vol. 14, No. 4; Oct 2009: p.604 - 629 |
| Journal Source | Geopolitics Vol. 14, No. 4; Oct 2009: p.604 - 629 |
| Key Words | United States ; Geopolitical Code ; Union Speeches - 1988-2008 ; Dynamism ; Reagan ; George W Bush ; Globalist Policies ; Regionalist Policies |