geopolitical
gb/d͡ʒˌioʊpəlˈɪtɪkəl/ us/d͡ʒˌioʊpəlˈɪtɪkəl/
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adjective
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about global political power
Connected with politics and power between countries, especially when geography and resources matter.
Usage pattern:
geopolitical [issue/risk/tension/strategy]
Common mistake:
Do not use geopolitical for ordinary local politics unless international power, geography, or strategic interests are involved.
Synonyms
international (Broader; can refer to anything involving more than one country, not necessarily power or strategy.)
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strategic (Emphasizes long-term political, military, or economic advantage.)
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global (Broader; emphasizes worldwide scope rather than political power relations.)
Antonyms
domestic (Concerns affairs within one country rather than relations between countries.)
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local (Concerns a small area rather than international or regional power relations.)
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apolitical (Not connected with politics or political power.)
Collocations
geopolitical risk
|geopolitical tensions
|geopolitical conflict
|geopolitical strategy
|geopolitical landscape
|geopolitical interests
|geopolitical influence
|geopolitical crisis
|geopolitical uncertainty
|geopolitical importance
Themes
politics
|international_relations
|geography
|economics
|security
Examples
- The war has changed the geopolitical balance in the region.
- Energy supplies are often shaped by geopolitical interests as much as by market prices.
- The company delayed its expansion because of rising geopolitical uncertainty.
Learner examples
- Oil is a geopolitical issue in many countries.
- The conflict has geopolitical importance.
Grammar
Dictionary form
geopolitical
IPA
GB/d͡ʒˌioʊpəlˈɪtɪkəl/
US/d͡ʒˌioʊpəlˈɪtɪkəl/
Syllables & stress
geo - pol - it - ic - al (5 syllables)
Stress on 3rd syllable (it)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: geopolitical
Expressions
geopolitical influence
1/d͡ʒˌioʊpəlˈɪtɪkəl ˈɪnfluəns/
fixed phrase
power over international affairs
Power to affect what happens in world politics or in another region.
Examples
- The country has expanded its geopolitical influence through investment and military cooperation.
- Control of the port would give the alliance greater geopolitical influence in the region.
- Smaller states can still have geopolitical influence when they control important resources.
geopolitical interests
1/d͡ʒˌioʊpəlˈɪtɪkəl ˈɪntɚˌɛsts/
fixed phrase
strategic national power goals
The things a country wants in world politics to protect its power, security, or economy.
Examples
- The two countries have competing geopolitical interests in the region.
- Access to rare minerals is now a major geopolitical interest for many governments.
- The decision was driven by geopolitical interests rather than humanitarian concerns.
geopolitical landscape
1/d͡ʒˌioʊpəlˈɪtɪkəl lˈændskˌeɪp/
fixed phrase
current global power situation
The current situation in world politics and power relations.
Examples
- The invasion reshaped the geopolitical landscape of Europe.
- Businesses must understand the changing geopolitical landscape before entering new markets.
- New alliances are emerging in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape.
geopolitical risk
1/d͡ʒˌioʊpəlˈɪtɪkəl ɹˈɪsk/
fixed phrase
business
international political business risk
The chance that international political problems will harm a business, market, or country.
Examples
- Investors are worried about geopolitical risk in the energy market.
- The report says geopolitical risk could disrupt supply chains this year.
- Companies with global operations need to plan for geopolitical risk.
geopolitical rival
1/d͡ʒˌioʊpəlˈɪtɪkəl ɹˈaɪvəl/
fixed phrase
competing international power
A country that competes with another country for power in world politics.
Examples
- The two geopolitical rivals are competing for influence in the Pacific.
- Sanctions were aimed at weakening a major geopolitical rival.
- Former geopolitical rivals began cooperating on climate and trade.
geopolitical stability
1/d͡ʒˌioʊpəlˈɪtɪkəl stəbˈɪlɪti/
fixed phrase
stable international power relations
A situation where international relations are calm and predictable.
Examples
- The agreement is intended to support geopolitical stability in the region.
- Trade depends on a degree of geopolitical stability.
- A sudden leadership crisis could threaten geopolitical stability.
geopolitical strategy
1/d͡ʒˌioʊpəlˈɪtɪkəl stɹˈætəd͡ʒi/
fixed phrase
power-focused international plan
A plan for gaining or protecting power in world politics.
Examples
- The country's geopolitical strategy focuses on control of key shipping routes.
- Energy independence has become central to its geopolitical strategy.
- Analysts disagree about whether the new alliance is a smart geopolitical strategy.
geopolitical tensions
1/d͡ʒˌioʊpəlˈɪtɪkəl tˈɛnt͡ʃənz/
fixed phrase
strained relations between powers
Serious political problems or stress between countries or regions.
Examples
- Geopolitical tensions between the two countries have increased since the election.
- Rising geopolitical tensions pushed investors toward safer assets.
- The talks were intended to reduce geopolitical tensions in the region.