C7.3 Russia - Lesson 5: Ukraine: Geopolitics

C7: RUSSIA
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C7: RUSSIA
and its neighbours





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What is the plan for today?


C7.3: Ukraine: Geopolitics

Next week we discuss all the exercises of C7.2

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YESTERDAYS GOALS
  1. You can name 2 characteristics that define a state (G150).
  2. You can name 2 types of borders (G150).
  3. You can explain why some states are nations / nation states and others are not (G151).
  4. You explain the terms culture, people and Russification in your own words (G151 + §3).
  5. You can give 4 reasons for the Russian occupation of Crimea.











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Give 4 reasons for the
Russian occupation of Crimea.
  1. Ukraine may develop close military ties with Western Europe.
  2. Crimea has a Russian naval base (Sebastopol).
  3. Ukraine has close cultural ties with Russia.
  4. Russian inhabitants of Crimea want to be part of Russia.

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TODAY'S GOALS
  1. You can name 6 characteristics of a country that contribute to a strong geopolitical position.
  2. You can explain how Russia can use their natural gas export for geopolitical purposes.
  3. You can name 2 advantages of the Nord Stream for the Netherlands.
  4. You can name 2 disadvantages of the Nord Stream for Ukraine and Poland
  5. You can explain why Russia wants to control Central- and Eastern European countries from a geopolitical perspective (tip: use NATO in your answer).














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GEOPOLITICS
GEO - POLITICS
Geography and politics

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DEFINITION GEOPOLITICS
Oxford dictionary:
  • Politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors.
Cambridge dictionary:
  • The study of the way a country's size, position, etc. influence its power and its relationships with other countries.
Coursebook The Geo:
  • Political power that a country wields by exploiting its natural resources or its geographical location.



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THE PERFECT COUNTRY?


Money / natural resources / trade /  allies

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If you would be able to create a perfect country, what geographical characteristics would it have? 


Think about the location and what a country needs/trades.

Write down at least 3 things in your notebook.

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If you would be able to create a perfect country, what geographical characteristics would it have? 
  • Many minerals (oil, natural gas, iron ore, etc)
  • Suitable (climate) for agriculture
  • Access to oceans
  • Navigable rivers
  • No borders with enemy states
  • Not easy to invade with ground troops



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Where is Russia vulnerable
for groundtroops?

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What are the geopolitical advantages and disadvantages of the location of Russia?
 - For each characteristic write down if this is a pro or a con for Russia.
 - Explain each answer.
 - Write down maps sheets you have used (if not given in question).


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RUSSIA AND MINERALS

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SUITABLE FOR      
 AGRICULTURE?     

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ACCES TO OCEANS?

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ACCES TO OCEANS?

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NAVIGABLE RIVERS

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To which extent does Russia have borders with enemy states?

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What are the geopolitical advantages and disadvantages of the location of Russia?
CONCLUSION:

Many minerals
Suitable for agriculture
Acces to oceans
Navigable rivers
No borders with enemy states
Not easy to invade with ground troops




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Practice with the atlas

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Let's go!
  • Read the text at page 108 in your coursebook
  • Use G123
  • Make exercises 6 + 7

Rules while working:
  • You're allowed to work together with your neighbor (WHISPERING).

Finished? There's an extra atlas assignment

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