Maritime Geography and Current Affairs:  There is a strong relationship between geography and international relations, and maritime geography is often a strong determinant of world affairs.  When current world events seem difficult to understand, a review of the relevant maritime geography may place these events in a clearer perspective.

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Geopolitics in the Maritime World:  Maritime geopolitics is becoming more relevant in the 21st century as countries compete for regional dominance.  Political decisions often have an important effect on events taking place in the maritime world and conversely, occurrences in the maritime environment frequently have an impact on relations between sovereign states.

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The Geography and Geopolitics of the South China Sea:  The South China Sea has an extraordinarily complex geography and is home to many diverse cultures.  Numerous sovereign states are actively competing for power and control here, and the region is becoming a geopolitically active region.

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The Geopolitics of Inland Waterways:  Inland waterways are vital geographic, economic, and cultural features of many countries.  Numerous large cities depend on inland waterways for commerce, recreation, and tourism.  Countries with inland waterways face two major challenges in the 21st century: maintaining the navigable status of waterways and managing emerging conflicts over riparian rights.

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Greenland and the Geopolitics of Melting Ice:  Greenland is covered by a sheet of ice which is melting rapidly.  Melting exposes previously undiscovered mineral resources including oil, rare earth metals, and gemstones. As an autonomous Danish territory with limited self-government, Greenland lacks both the ability to develop these resources herself, or to effectively resist resource exploitation by other countries.

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Modern Piracy at Sea:  Piracy at sea is as old as the history of seagoing travel and commerce.  The recent resurgence in sea piracy has led to a kind of arms race between the constantly evolving tactics used by pirates and the anti-piracy countermeasures employed by ships to deter their attackers.

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Sea Power in the 21st Century:  Evolving concepts of Sea Power include far more than the traditional ideas of conflict, conquest, and dominance.  A new 21st century paradigm emphasizes cooperation, collaboration, and diplomacy among maritime states in the pursuit of their broad geopolitical goals.