Geopolítica e ciências afins

Abstract

The term geopolitics became stigmatized after the end of World War II, and this occurred since this science was the theoretical basis used to justify the expansionist actions undertaken by Nazi Germany. But the importance of geopolitics has progressively rescued it from prejudices, which is easily measured today, particularly by the constant presence of the word in the speeches of the world’s leading statesmen. It is observed, however, that the research work carried out in the field of the geopolitical theory ends up restricted to the main lines of classical and contemporary thought, without going into more detail on the theoretical basis related to the other sciences that are interwoven with geopolitics, and which constantly dialogue with it. This study seeks to present a more comprehensive bibliographic review, addressing also theoretical concepts of various sciences, and which are on interest of geopolitics. In this way, the author intends to contribute with some conclusions aimed at a greater awareness about the multidisciplinary character of geopolitics and, event