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Halford Mackinder (1861-1947) was a British author, academic and politician, who is considered one of the founders of the concept of geopolitics, with the publication of his ‘Heartland Theory’. Understanding Mackinder’s theories helps risk professionals assess geopolitical risks and the strategic significance of different regions. Mackinder stood for parliament in 1910 and was elected as the Member of Parliament for the constituency of Camlachie, a working class area in the east-end of Glasgow. ...