Interaction of politics and place POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY Interaction of politics and place The study of the interaction of geographical area and political process It is the formal study of territoriality. Covers forms of government, borders, treaties, trading blocs, conflicts and war.

TED talks: Geopolitics…Mapping of Future Countries (17 minutes). http://www.ted.com/talks/parag_khanna_maps_the_future_of_countries As you watch, create a 4,3,2,1 organizer: 4 interesting facts 3 statistics 2 ways borders have caused problems 1 proposed solution for border conflict.

What's the difference between these concepts? REVIEW A nation-state differs from a "state" or a "nation" for a couple of important reasons: A nation refers only to a socio-cultural entity, a union of people sharing who can identify culturally and linguistically. This concept does not necessarily consider formal political unions. A state refers to a legal/political entity that is comprised of the following: a) a permanent population; b) a defined territory; c) a government ; and d) the capacity to enter into relations with other states. What's the difference between these concepts?

ONE HAS A BOUNDARY AND TERRIOTORY!!!! It’s a STATE!!!! A politically organized territory Administered by a sovereign government Recognized by a significant portion of the international community. A state must also contain: a permanent resident population an organized economy

REVIEW: Palestine: Nation… not a nation-state The UN General Assembly granted Palestine an observer status as a "non-state entity" at the UN The Palestinian people/government does not have full control or sovereignty over their territory REVIEW: Palestine: Nation… not a nation-state

Above 95% of these nationals live in these countries REVIEW: NATION - STATE A country whose population possesses a substantial degree of cultural homogeneity and unity. Classic Example of a Nation-State: Japan Denmark Above 95% of these nationals live in these countries

Review with a neighbor. Korea: one state or two? Pg. 257 China/Taiwan: one state or two? Pg. 257-258 Pg. 259: Read and share with a neighbor. Western Sahara? Morocco?

Brainstorm: How does history affect boundaries? Africa? Europe?

Africa:Colonialism Europe: War

Let’s STOP and get started on our unit maps!!! Key Issue One in packet.