ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Geopolitics (journal)

Geopolitics is like playing a game. Just like how you play games with your friends or family, countries also play a big game with each other. But instead of a game board, they use the world map, and instead of cards, they use things like resources, money, and power to win.

In this game, countries try to make themselves as strong and important as possible. They might use things like military strength, control over natural resources, or alliances with other countries to get ahead. They also try to influence other countries to do what they want, such as by offering them money, trade deals, or assistance in times of crisis.

The people who write about this game are called geopolitical scholars, and they study how different countries interact with each other and how they use their power and influence to shape the world. They write about things like wars, trade disputes, and alliances between countries, and they try to understand the motivations behind these actions.

Reading about geopolitics can be confusing at first, but it's a really important subject to understand because it helps us make sense of what's going on in the world around us. As you grow older, you'll start to notice more and more how countries play this game and how it affects your life.