User:SOTIRIS CRETE/Neogeopolitics

An attempt for the definition of Neogeopolitics (this part requires the contribution of more Wikipedia members): Neogeopolitics (or neo-geopolitics or “Neo-Geo”) represents the evolution of geopolitics as shaped by the new challenges faced by humanity due to strong population growth combined with increased global demand for more natural/mineral resources

While the root cause of "geopolitics" was originated by the need of old-style state forces and elites for resources, the root cause of "Neo-Geo" is originated by the necessity of humanity to meet the needs of the additional inhabitants of the planet.

Today the natural/mineral resources are associated with the power of consumers: the power of gadgets. "Neo-Geo" is the "geopolitics of smartphones".

A hundred years ago, when the term "geopolitics" was originated, fewer than a dozen materials were in wide use for the coverage of basic human needs (eg.. wood, brick, silver, gold, copper, and iron). The power of colonialism and several elites was based on these few materials. Today, only the chip of a computer contains about 60 different materials.

The "Neo-Geo" era began gradually and not in a particular year or due to a specific event. To better respond to this question the juxtaposition of certain indicative facts is necessary.

- The creation of the Internet and the possibility of access to free information.

-The creation of the EU and the euro.

-The conversion of China by Deng Xiaoping to consumer economy with capitalist characteristics.

-The gradual transformation of China in "colonial" power to the rich mineral resources in Africa. -The assessment that the planet's population will reach 10-11 billion inhabitants in 2100.

-The assessment that Africa's GDP will grow, and combined with Africa’s population growth, new young consumers will require more and more products.

-The annexation of Crimea to Russia.