The Value of Roots in Geopolitics

The value of roots is also a matter of cultural expression for political goals, as with the Chinese welcoming of Gavin Menziz's theory that the Chinese circumnavigated the globe in 1421. The geostrategic interests of the great powers have been very important for the Nordic Baltic region and have helped direct its geopolitics. Priorities to communications and transport routes serve as a reminder of the dynamic spatial dimensions not only of power but also of interest.