Systematic study of relations between geography and politics, especially as background for better understanding of international affairs. Includes topics such as frontiers and boundaries, power analysis, geopolitics, international political economy, and strategic concepts. Recommended prereqs., GEOG 1982, 1992, 2002, 2412, IAFS 1000, PSCI 2012 or 2223. Restricted to GEOG, IAFS, ENVS, junior/senior majors. Same as GEOG 5712.