Technology and the infusion of capital can modify, though not negate, the strategic importance of a particular geographic space. Bert Chapman

Geopolitics is dynamic, not static. It reflects international realities and the global constellation of power arising from the interaction of geography on one hand and technology and economic development on the other. Technology and the infusion of capital can modify, though not negate, the strategic importance of a particular geographic space” (Bert Chapman). Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Evaluate on the subject.

Refik Baran 

Geopolitics is dynamic, not static. It reflects international realities and the global constellation of power arising from the interaction of geography on one hand and technology and economic development on the other. Technology and the infusion of capital can modify, though not negate, the strategic importance of a particular geographic space”. I want to evaluate this idea part by part. Initially, as Chapman’s said, Geopolitics is dynamic, not static. In my estimation, in here, Chapman is right, because geopolitics is always developing day by day as the area of land, sea or etc. To illustrate, in modern times, the silk road is very important from the Middle East to Europe, but in future, this notion and aspect will can change in the future. Geopolitics should improve itself according to the fundamentals of Geopolitics. It is develops day by day. So,in my opinion, it is totally dynamic, not static.  On the other hand, Chapman says “Geopolitics reflects international realities and the global constellation of power arising from the interaction of geography on one hand and technology and economic development on the other.” Again, I strongly agree with him, because of the the Great Powers and the most suitable examples. International relations effects this idea, and states give a reactions thanks to Geopolitics. According to Chapman, technology and the infusion of capital can modify. All I know, technology is available for a change in the times. For this situation, I agree with Chapman again, in here. According to technological informations, resources and capabilities, technology can modify by human hand whenever the situation is suitable. The geographic space is the other important thing for Geopolitics. To illustrate, Middle East and Turkey has a importance of geopolitics such as land, strategic proximity to Europe and Israel, oils, raw materials and people power. As a result, as we see, I strongly agree with Chapman in this context. Technology and capital can change and modify according to priorities and possibilities. The Great powers utilize this notion in modern times. We can see this situation in Middle East, Anatolian, Europe and Africa.