Rimland theory: Spykman's counter to heartland theory, arguing that control of the coastal periphery of Eurasia is the key to global power.
How to apply it: Use rimland theory to explain why the United States focused on alliances with coastal Eurasian states during the Cold War.
Course: AP Human Geography · Unit: Political Patterns and Processes
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