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Rimland Theory

It was given by John Spykman which was published posthumously. It was a reaction to Mackinder’s Heartland Theory.He also believed in historical struggle between land and sea powers.But, his view were similar to Alfred Mahan’s idea of supremacy of sea power.
CRITICISM OF HEARTLAND
1.Climatic hazards and physiographic difficulties
2.Non-ecumen region devoid of most important human resource.Thus,Resources remain unutilized.
4.Accessible from west and south West and merely few hours distance from N America

RIMLAND
It was similar to Mackinder’s inner crescent which comprised 3 sections
1.European Coast
2.Arabian middle east desert land
3.Asiatic monsoon land

ADVANTAGES OF RIMLAND
1.¾ th of population and most of world resources like coal,petroleum,iron ore,etc.
2.Largest agricultural tract.
3.Suitable climate.
4.Variety of human race.

According to him,those who control rimland,rules eurasia.And who rules eurasia controls destinies of world.

APPLICATION
It remained relevant till the end of cold war period

  1. Geopolitics related to west asia.
  2. USSR spreading communism over eastern europe,china,korea and Vietnam.
  3. Geopolitics in indian ocean.
  4. Formation of indian Ocean Rim
  5. Look east and look west policy of India

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  1. AnonymousMarch 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM

    controlling this type of territory will be difficult it is like crescent which will have no definite central power or supply line and how to prevent it from from enemy

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  2. abhishek RanjanMarch 6, 2025 at 2:12 PM

    That's why in efforts to control them disturbing their internal politics has resulted in so much war and humanitarian crisis. Gaza or Afghanistan or gulf. They have become victims of this power tussle. Polarity of power have shifted but plight of crescent remained same.

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