The boundaries of power. The geopolitical configuration of Mexico’s borders in the 19th century
This paper discusses the shaping of Mexican territory in the light of the power relations that moulded international politics in the 19th century. Drawing from Yves Lacoste’s geopolitical analysis, the work claims, first, that it is essential to look at the interconnections and interaction between d...
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| description | This paper discusses the shaping of Mexican territory in the light of the power relations that moulded international politics in the 19th century. Drawing from Yves Lacoste’s geopolitical analysis, the work claims, first, that it is essential to look at the interconnections and interaction between different territorial scales; and, second, that we need to take a long-term historical view, if we are to grasp the process that led to the final configuration of Mexico’s borders. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-f71a333b2d2a487b8af7336f3cdfba032025-08-20T02:32:44ZengInstitut des AmériquesIdeAs1950-57012021-10-011810.4000/ideas.11909The boundaries of power. The geopolitical configuration of Mexico’s borders in the 19th centuryBeatriz ZepedaThis paper discusses the shaping of Mexican territory in the light of the power relations that moulded international politics in the 19th century. Drawing from Yves Lacoste’s geopolitical analysis, the work claims, first, that it is essential to look at the interconnections and interaction between different territorial scales; and, second, that we need to take a long-term historical view, if we are to grasp the process that led to the final configuration of Mexico’s borders.https://journals.openedition.org/ideas/11909MexicoborderUnited StateshistoryGuatemala |
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| title | The boundaries of power. The geopolitical configuration of Mexico’s borders in the 19th century |
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| topic | Mexico border United States history Guatemala |
| url | https://journals.openedition.org/ideas/11909 |
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