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Study geopolitics from 1840 to present day

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Study geopolitics from 1840 to present day

Understanding modern geopolitics requires knowledge of the historical forces that shaped our current global order. This learning plan provides crucial context for anyone interested in international relations, political science, or global affairs, tracing the evolution from imperial competition to today's complex power dynamics.

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  • Analyze how industrial revolution fueled Western imperialism (1840-1914)
  • Evaluate how World Wars reshaped political boundaries and destroyed empires
  • Examine Cold War ideological conflicts and their global impacts
  • Understand decolonization movements and their geopolitical consequences
  • Assess contemporary power dynamics in our multipolar world

Explore how the industrial revolution fueled Western imperialism and the scramble for global territories, setting the stage for a new world order dominated by competing European powers.

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The Grand Tapestry: World History and Politics

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Examine how the global conflicts of the early 20th century reshaped political boundaries, destroyed old empires, and set the foundation for a bipolar world order.

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