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In a narrow sense, it refers to Eastern Europe.
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Whoever controls this place controls the world island=Eurasian continent, and whoever controls the world island controls the world.
- Japan, Britain, and the United States are just small islands surrounding the world island.
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Napoleon and Hitler both tried to control this place.
- Why? Because it is a crucial point for land transportation.
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Another important point is not to be invaded or threatened by sea power (naval power).
- However, the Arctic Ocean is not included.
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Did Britain want to avoid being dominated by a single power there?
- Past examples: Austria-Hungary, Soviet Union
- It is Balkanized.
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