Exam 6: Political Geography

Around the world, citizens are increasingly willing to accept authoritarian rule.

Explain why the island of St Helena is no longer seen as the glorious overseas possession of Britain.

Which term refers to the study of state power and influence in international relations?

The view held by one country that a minority living in an adjacent country belongs to the first country is referred to by which of the following?

Explain why Huntington described the conflicts in former Yugoslavia as a "fault line" war.

In countries with significant internal divisions, which of the following may threaten state stability?

While Canada is a state, it is not a nation-state. Argue for or against this statement.

Lesotho is one of the only sovereign microstates in the world to be completely surrounded by a single neighbour.

The territory presently known as Israel was a Muslim country for over 1,000 years.

Identify the factors that shape the nature of geopolitics over time.

It is thought that the eventuality of a nuclear war would likely entail large areas of the northern hemisphere to experience sub-zero temperatures for several months, regardless of the season.

The most common centripetal forces are those involving internal divisions in language and religion that lead to a weak state identity.

Which of the following is a prime example of a stable and genuinely multinational state?