rimland theory

noun

A political theory that holds that control of Eurasia and Africa (the World Island) is achieved via control of the countries bordering the Soviet Union

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nounrimland theory (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA political theory that holds that control of Eurasia and Africa (the World Island) is achieved via control of the countries bordering the Soviet Union
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