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Geo-Strategy Module - III

Security and Geo-Strategy

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GEO-STRATEGY

In previous lessons you have learnt about the evolution of military studies and its
relevance to all of us. You must have also understood the structure and role played by
Indian armed forces. In fact, the need for strong armed forces is an historical
phenomenon when empires during ancient to medieval and modern times were
compelled to maintain strong armed forces to achieve their goal of expanding their
empires by capturing territories.
Today this is achieved through various strategies by increasing economic power and
strengthening defence. Countries also enter into treaties and alliances with other
countries as part of their strategy to achieve their national goals. The question here is
how was this possible, then and now? What factors help to maintain such strong
forces? These cannot be answered without understanding the importance of national
power and strategies. What are India's natural resources and economic potential?
And how do these help to strengthen the military?

It is important now to turn to understanding the meaning of geo-strategy and how
India's geo-political objectives are realized.

Objectives

After studying this lesson, you will be able to:
• explain the meaning of geo-strategy;

• identify India's national power potential and
• describe the various economic activities of the country.

7.1 What is Geo-strategy?

As you can see, the term geo-strategy is combination of the words geography and
strategy. The subject matter of geography deals with describing earth in terms of its
physical features, distribution of population, land use, economic resource of the country
etc. Strategy on the other hand is a calculated plan of action to achieve goals of the
state.

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