A general picture of the development of two interrelated disciplines - geopolitics and political geography The specificity of this textbook is that it deals with the theoretical grounds and content - geopolitics and political geography - genetically similar disciplines, but differing in the object, subject and scope of the study. Geopolitics is a science that studies in unity geographical, historical, political and other interacting factors that affect the strategic potential of the state. The historical core of geopolitics is geography, which puts the study of direct and inverse relationships between the properties of the Earth's space and the balance (rivalry or cooperation) of the world's power fields at the forefront. The authors analyze their problems, directions, theories, concepts, models and hypotheses, including the latest achievements of world geographical thought, almost unknown in our country. The textbook is distinguished by a combination of deep theoretical analysis with rich and carefully selected historical material. The history of ideas is revealed in their manifestation in the system of international relations and political life of many countries of the world. Special attention is paid to the problems of geopolitics and political geography of Russia. Recommended Literature:O. Eliseeva . Geopolitical projects G. A. PotemkinA. Skalkovsky . Russia's foreign policy and the position of foreign powers. Di Nolfo . History of International Relations, 1918-1999 . G. Kissinger . Diplomacy. Ignacio . Geopolitics of Chaos. Panarin . Information warfare and geopolitics