Can we understand Geopolitics through 100 words? Geopolitics was born before its definition – since the time of Herodotus, we have been trying to interpret the world through geography. This book, by analyzing a hundred key words, introduces us in a simple and concise way to this fascinating science that now incorporates elements from other fields, such as History and Economics, to explain today's complex world.

By reading it, you will gain a very good understanding not only of territorial claims and military conflicts between peoples but also of the new pressing issues of our time, from terrorism to environmental problems, the relocation of production, and pandemics.

The Que sais-je? series (What do I know?) to which the book belongs is one of the most renowned general knowledge series in the world. Since 1941, it has continuously expanded, covering a vast range of topics in an accessible way, from Homer to gastronomy. Titles in the series have been translated into 45 languages.

Can a war be just? What exactly is the power of food? Is there an enclosed state that is immensely wealthy? These and another 97 questions are answered simply and enlighteningly in an introductory book to a science that is currently at the center of interest, as it can, in a fluid world, assist predictions for our welfare, peace, and future.

Pascal Gauchon and Jean-Marc Huissoud are the coordinators of this edition with co-authors Frederic Munier, Hugues Poissonnier, and Cedric Tellenne. Discover the entire series.