Political Science is a vast study. It can correlate to other blanches of learning just like History, Economic, Geography, Sociology and Anthropology, Psychology, Philosophy, Statistics and Logic, and Jurisprudence. But, what i would like to reflect is the study of Geography.

It is very important for me to be able to understand the interrelationship of political science and geography, since I am currently taking up a major subject which is geopolitics. As i have undergone the learning process of my degree program, International Studies and this subject, Political Science 2, I have realized that it is necessary for a concerned citizen, an IS student, a diplomat, and most especially a political scientist to know how geography affects the arising of global issues and international politics.

It is the simplest way, the actions of individuals and societies are influenced by the physical environments, particularly climate, food, soil, etc. The geographical and physical factors greatly affect or influence the character, the national life of the people, and their political institutions. Without geography, I think the political concept can't go this far. This branch of learning is just so important to explain why such phenomena happened in the past and are happening today. Say for example those nations that are rich in natural resources may become more powerful in world politics. Another concrete example in the issue in recent months with regards to the tension between China and the Philippines over their claims to the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea. It can obviously indicate the presence of geography in this global issue because these islands are included in the 200 nautical miles- economic zone of the Philippines but China also claims that two island groups are falling entirely within its territory. The Spratly Islands are also being claimed because the area holds a significant reserves of oil and natural gas and it is also,a productive area for fishing. Geographically speaking, it is no wonder why this disputed area is important to be owned.

On the other hand, the significant also of the interrelationship of political science and geography is that it provides solutions to resolve global issues that are happening in the international arena. In a rapidly changing political and environmental context, the tools of political science and geography are becoming increasingly important to analyze global issues and find solutions to,resolve them. This is a big deal because for all we know, this affects the lives of many.