Halford Mackinder's Heartland Theory and the real reason behind the Nordstream sabotage

Halford Mackinder's Heartland Theory (1904) is a geopolitical idea that explains how control of a key region Termines global power. Here's a simple breakdown:

The Heartland: Mackinder called the central part of Eurasia (roughly modern Russia, Central Asia, and parts of Eastern Europe) the "Heartland." It's a vast, resource-rich area, hard to invade due to its geography.

Key Idea: Whoever controls the Heartland controls the "World-Island" (Europe, Asia, and Africa), and thus dominates the world. His famous quote is: "Who rules East Europe commands the Heartland; who rules the Heartland commands the World-Island; who rules the World-Island commands the world."

Why It Matters: The Heartland's central location and resources give it strategic advantage, safe from naval powers like Britain or the U.S. at the time.

Historical Context: Mackinder worried that a single power (like Russia or Germany) controlling the Heartland could dominate globally, especially with emerging technologies like railroads.

Modern Relevance: The theory still influences geopolitics, with some seeing Russia's actions or China's Belt and Road Initiative as tied to Heartland-like strategies. Critics say it oversimplifies modern global dynamics, like sea power or technology.

In short, it’s about how controlling the core of Eurasia could lead to world dominance due to its strategic position and resources.