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How Geography Shapes America's Role in the World

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America is a vast and diverse country, with a wide range of climates, landscapes, and natural resources. Its geography has played a major role in shaping its history and continues to influence its foreign policy today.

Earning the Rockies: How Geography Shapes America's Role in the World

by Robert D. Kaplan

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Natural Resources

America is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, including oil, gas, coal, minerals, and timber. These resources have been a major source of wealth and power for the United States, and have helped to fuel its economic growth and military might.

For example, America's vast oil and gas reserves have made it a major energy exporter, giving it significant leverage in international affairs. Similarly, its abundant mineral resources have made it a major supplier of raw materials to other countries, which has given it economic and political influence.

Location

America's location has also been a major factor in shaping its role in the world. The United States is located between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, which gives it access to both the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. This strategic location has made America a major crossroads for trade and travel.

In addition, America's location has given it a natural defense advantage. The United States is surrounded by two vast oceans, which have made it difficult for other countries to invade. This has allowed America to focus on its own development, rather than on defending itself from foreign threats.

Climate

America's climate has also had a significant impact on its role in the world. The United States has a temperate climate, with four distinct seasons. This climate is ideal for agriculture, and has allowed America to become a major producer of food crops.

America's climate has also influenced its military strategy. The United States has been able to avoid the major wars that have ravaged other parts of the world, due in part to its favorable climate. This has allowed America to focus on its own development, and to build up its military strength.

America's geography has played a major role in shaping its role in the world. From its vast natural resources to its unique location, America's geography has given it a number of advantages and disadvantages that have shaped its history and continue to influence its foreign policy today.

As America continues to grow and develop, its geography will continue to play a major role in shaping its role in the world. The United States will continue to be a major economic and military power, and its geography will continue to give it a number of advantages and disadvantages that will shape its foreign policy.

Earning the Rockies: How Geography Shapes America's Role in the World

by Robert D. Kaplan

4.2 out of 5