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U.S. Global Policies and the Theories of Heartland and Rimland

For the past century, U.S. global policies have revolved around Halford Mackinder’s Heartland Theory and its opposing theory, Rimland, introduced by Nicholas Spykman.

Russia, in the Saudi negotiations, has demanded the annexation of all Ukrainian territories captured by Russia into the Russian Federation, even if it does not directly govern them. However, these territories must be officially recognized as part of Russia. Trump should not grant this concession to Russia so easily and should reduce Russia's dominance in the Heartland as much as possible.

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What if I told you the Ukraine war is just a distraction — and Iran’s nuclear deal is the real prize?

Let’s zoom out.

Global powers shape foreign policy based on two old theories: Heartland and Rimland. These ideas triggered two World Wars — and they’re still alive today.

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Enter the "Boa Constrictor Scenario":
The U.S. plays the hunter. It sticks a leg (Ukraine) into the snake’s den. The snake (Putin) bites. The U.S. pulls back and grabs the snake by the neck. The goal? Leverage.

Russia took the bait — it had to. Ukraine was supposed to stay neutral, a buffer zone. But when it leaned toward NATO, Russia acted.
Now it’s trapped in a draining war, and the U.S. has Putin right where it wants him.

But what does the U.S. want?

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Russia, under pressure, backed off Syria first. Now? Iran is at the negotiating table.

Because here’s the thing — Russia cares more about buffer zones than the Rimland.
Rimland domination is a U.S.–China game. Russia just wants security at its borders.

In return for stepping back in the Middle East, Russia gets:

Sanctions relief

Promises of Ukrainian land

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Under Biden, Putin used Iran’s deal as leverage.
Now? He handed that card to Trump.
That’s why Trump casually talks about recognizing Russian control over occupied Ukraine.

Big picture?
The U.S. wants to box in China — and swap out China’s influence in the Rimland with its own.

This isn’t just about Ukraine. It’s about the next 50 years.

Thoughts?