Halford John MacKinder
Halford John MacKinder was a British geographer and geopolitical theorist best known for his early 20th-century concept of the 'Heartland Theory', which posited that the nation that controls Eastern Europe commands the Heartland (Central Asia) and thus dominates the world. His ideas have significantly influenced geopolitical thought and strategies, particularly during the Cold War and in discussions about global power dynamics.
Born on Feb 15, 1861 (164 years old)
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