geostrategic
Americanadjective
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of or involving geostrategy, strategy related to international politics or national foreign policy as influenced by geographical factors.
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strategic in a geopolitical way.
Example Sentences
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Still, historically, economic warfare has seldom been sufficient to achieve geostrategic goals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
The Arctic has gained geostrategic importance as the race for rare earths heats up and as melting ice caused by global warming opens up new shipping routes.
From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025
Yet the fundamental assumptions on which the United States has based its geostrategic ambitions now look set to change.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025
“Cyprus’ geostrategic position and location is an invaluable asset to our collective security.”
From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2023
Top U.S. officials have visited the South Pacific as geostrategic competition in the region intensifies.
From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2023
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