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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?

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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.

Iran is America's arch-enemy, meaning it is going to become America's ally in the future?

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Iran’s interests are better served through the U.S. than through China and Russia.