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The Mackinder Doctrine, or Heartland Theory, is a 1904 geopolitical concept by Sir Halford Mackinder positing that control of Eastern Europe and Central Asia (the "Heartland" or "Pivot Area") allows command of the "World-Island" (Eurasia and Africa), eventually leading to global domination. It prioritizes land power over maritime power, warning that a dominant power in this region could threaten world freedom.
Key Aspects of the Heartland Theory:
- The Geographic Formula: "Who rules East Europe commands the Heartland; who rules the Heartland commands the World-Island; and who rules the World-Island commands the world".
- Heartland (Pivot Area): The largely inaccessible, resource-rich, and land-locked region of Eurasia, protected from naval power by ice, mountains, and deserts.
- World-Island: The combined landmass of Europe, Asia, and Africa, which contained two-thirds of the world's land and seven-eighths of its population.
- Shift from Sea to Land: Mackinder argued that, with the rise of railways, land-based powers could out-compete traditional maritime powers (like Britain) in mobility and resource accumulation.
- Strategic Objective: To warn Britain of the danger of a Eurasian power, such as Russia or Germany, establishing hegemony and to suggest preventing this by ensuring control over Eastern Europe as a buffer zone.
Evolution of the Theory:Relevance in Modern Geopolitics:
- 1904 ("The Geographical Pivot of History"): Introduced the "Pivot Area" concept.
- 1919 ("Democratic Ideals and Reality"): Refined the theory post-WWI, focusing on Eastern Europe as the crucial, vulnerable gate to the Heartland.
- 1943 ("The Round World and the Winning of the Peace"): Modified to include the "Midland Ocean" (North Atlantic) as a counterbalance to a potential Soviet-dominated Heartland.
The theory is often cited in the context of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, viewing control of Ukraine as a step toward dominating the Heartland. It is also seen as a precursor to modern strategic thinking regarding land-based Eurasian infrastructure (e.g., China's Belt and Road Initiative
It was a setup/fake story from the beginning, as confirmed by Lev Parnas. People should have gone to prison. Such as Rudy Giuliani, Devon Archer, and John Paul Mac Isaac.
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DeleteEveryone’s losing their Cool over Candace Owens once again. The, podcaster, and occasional provocateur has dropped a new bomb targeting Erika Kirk, the widow of the late Turning Point USA founder, Charlie Kirk. Social media exploded with fury. “Pure evil,” wrote Meghan McCain. Ben Shapiro called her a “vampire.” The commentary is loud, nasty, and relentless. But here’s the thing: just because you hate what someone says, or the way they monetize their platform, doesn’t mean they should be stripped of their First Amendment rights.
ReplyDeleteLet’s be crystal clear—Owens can be a loon, a provocateur, even distasteful. Her content often traffics in conspiracy theories and questionable claims. That doesn’t justify mobbing her off the air. In America, the remedy for false statements or defamatory claims is the court system, not public shaming or censorship. If Erika Kirk—or anyone else—believes they have been defamed, there are legal channels available. That’s how the system is supposed to work.
Candace Owens Is Not Above Criticism She Deserves It. As for Charlie Kirk himself, let’s not sugarcoat tragedy. His assassination was horrific. No one should downplay the grief his family endured. My condolences are sincere for Erika Kirk and their children . And to be completely honest TPUSA has been playing way too nice with her and this Cease and Desist probably should’ve come sooner.
They gave her every opportunity to STOP and she took their kindness for weakness.
Conservatives are applauding Turning Point USA CEO Erika Kirk after the grieving widow delivered a stunning takedown of the conspiracy theories about her husband’s death in what is widely being viewed as a rebuke of Candace Owens.
Owens has promoted countless conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk’s assassination over the last few months, even going so far as to implicate some of his closest friends and coworkers in what she has described as a plot to betray him.
On Wednesday, Erika Kirk took to Fox News’ Outnumbered to condemn these efforts.
Let’s be honest: Owens’s actions here are provocative. Turning Point USA has finally sent a cease and desist letter to Candace Owens, which seems like a last ditch attempt to warn her off her present course before filing a lawsuit. Owens is responding exactly as you would expect, by a) turning the letter into more content for her show and b) by lashing out at TPUSA
She’s digging into Erika Kirk’s past, connecting dots that might not exist, and layering in some truly wild conspiracies. You might find it morally reprehensible, in bad taste, or downright cruel to exploit someone’s grief for clicks and views. That’s fair. Use your own platform to call her out. Write think pieces, tweet your rage, post your TikToks. But there’s a huge difference between expressing outrage and demanding the government or corporations will silence her..