Many theories try to explain why migration happens, by focusing on the attributes of different places, on individual decisions and on social dynamics.

Classical Realist authors, like Carr and Morgenthau, assert that states always seek power in order to survive in the world.

According to international law, a state may or may not recognize the government of another state when it rises to power unconstitutionally.

This book explains how the geographical features of the regions of the world influence their political decisions, military strategies and economic development.

The melting of the ice caps in the Arctic has been enabling several economic activities, thus increasing the competition for the region’s resources.

The geography of Latin America, coupled with the fact that many of its countries were colonized, continues to hinder the development of the region.

The Korean Peninsula is an unstable region, because North Korea’s actions worry its neighbors such as China, Japan and South Korea.

These countries were British colonies and turned into regional rivals after achieving independence.

Australia and New Zealand are primary destinations for migrants who come from various small and poor countries from Oceania.