Question

Which of the following doctrines says that states in areas with high populations and coastlines have an advantage when it comes to resource access
Heartland theory
Rimland theory
Colonialism
Imperialism

Answer 1

The doctrine that suggests states in areas with high populations and coastlines have an advantage when it comes to resource access is the **Rimland theory**. This theory, developed by Nicholas Spykman, emphasizes the strategic importance of coastal regions and their access to resources, trade routes, and military advantages, contrasting with the Heartland theory, which focuses on the central regions of a landmass.